Hillsides

Ramadan begins this evening at sundown! The observance is celebrated by Muslims worldwide and is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

Congratulations to our new Chief Financial Officer Greg Santilli! Greg comes to Hillsides with an extensive background in the field of social services and experience working in both for-profit and nonprofit industries. We are very fortunate to have Greg in this critical leadership role. Read the full article here: https://hillsides.org//nonprofit-finance-executive-tapped-

The kids had so much fun celebrating Easter on Sunday! Each cottage was spoiled with Easter baskets from our support groups, H100 and Hillsides Guild. Then the kids went hunting for Easter eggs all over campus. We always hope to create good memories that will bring our clients joy for years to come.

To our Hillsides family, have a Happy Easter! Wishing you a beautiful day.

Today we celebrate Cesar Chavez, an inspirational leader who worked tirelessly for civil rights and social justice. #CesarChavezDay

We salute our social workers for #SocialWorkMonth! This year especially, we have seen social workers go above and beyond to help those in need and to comfort those in distress. We are grateful for all that you do to help our clients heal, grow and thrive.

We need your help to #CreateLastingChange for #foster kids in need of temporary homes due to the pandemic. Please consider the rewards of helping a child in need by contacting us or sharing this post with your friends. Over the coming weeks we will be sharing inspiring stories of #FosterParents who have opened their hearts and homes to care for a child and realize they soon receive more than they give. Together we can help our community. http://ow.ly/7goT50C1fFL

#RedRibbonWeek is underway! The campaign's mission is to encourage children, families and communities to live healthy, happy and drug-free lives. For tips on how to talk to your kids about drug and alcohol abuse, visit this website for 40+ free videos: http://ow.ly/4z2850C0fXl

Thank you Pasadena Now for the excellent story on our #CreateLastingChange campaign to recruit new #fosterparents to help kids displaced by the pandemic. Spreading the word is so important for this effort! http://ow.ly/GQxg50C1nET

We are so grateful to the Pasadena Community Foundation for their ongoing support to help our clients during the pandemic, first with $15,000 in May and now another $10,000 for emergency response. Hillsides and our clients are so appreciative of your support!

COVID-19 has exposed our children to unprecedented levels of stress, illness, homelessness & financial insecurity. Policies should be informed by the experiences of those most impacted. Thank you, @RepPressley for your leadership and for introducing the #STRONGSupport for Children Act.

Today we launched our #CreateLastingChange campaign to recruit new resource families to foster youth who have been displaced during the pandemic. Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing stories of our current resource parents and how they've reaped the rewards of caring for children in need. Open your heart and your home to a foster youth and experience the benefits yourself. Interested in finding out more about what it takes to be a resource parent? http://ow.ly/g0MP50BZekw

We recently conducted a survey with our current foster parents and found that 94% are satisfied with their experience! At Bienvenidos we ensure our foster parents feel supported every step of the way. #fostercare #fosterlove #thisisfostercare

Thanks to Starbucks Partners and The @Starbucks Foundation for recognizing how we are creating more inclusive communities. We received a $2,500 grant to help our children grow and thrive!

Today we celebrate #NationalBossesDay! To the one's who keep us employed! Let your boss know that they are appreciated with a nice message or a gift card to their favorite coffee shop.

Tomorrow is the last day to complete the #2020Census! Already filled out your form? Tell your friends and family to complete the Census and make sure everyone is COUNTED! Call 844-330-2020 for more info or visit my2020census.gov .

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. Anyone can be abusive and anyone can be the victim of abuse. If you are being abused by your partner, you may feel confused, afraid, angry or trapped. For help, call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.

Please help us spread the word that help is available for youth ages 16-25 who are experiencing homelessness and substance abuse issues. Our PEER program offers case management services free of charge. http://ow.ly/LBo250BAGot

Indigenous Peoples Day re-imagines Columbus Day and changes a celebration of colonialism into an opportunity to reveal historical truths about the oppression of indigenous peoples in the Americas, to organize against current injustices, and to celebrate indigenous resistance. At Hillsides we support this important change in the fight against #racism and #inequality. #indigenouspeoplesday

Today is the first of three sessions that will help young adults register to VOTE! We'll help you register, check your registration, and even pre-register if you're under 18. We have three zoom sessions scheduled: just click the link at the time you want http://tiny.cc/YMO