The communities we serve are among the most
vulnerable in the country and are home to some of the
most dire statistics relating to educational attainment,
employment, literacy rates, and attendance rates.
We’ve discovered that giving back, making a difference,
and coming together to acknowledge success is
contagious. Our community does not stop at just good
enough.
Early Childhood, Elementary School, and Middle
School Programs (after school and summer camp).
High School & High School Equivalency Programs
(serving over 5000 students a day, the majority of
which are at-risk youth who are overage and
under-credited or who have dropped out of high
school).
College Access- high school students receive
college exploration and access services, including
college tours, application assistance, financial aid,
and matriculation support.
Older Adult Programs- enrichment, case
management, social services, and daily home delivered
meals for senior citizens.
Post-Secondary Pathways Program created a
school-to-work pipeline, allowing students to earn
credentials in growing sectors and pursue viable
career pathways.
Workforce Development (job training, preparation,
and adult placement services).
Born in the Dominican Republic, Hector immigrated to the Bronx as a child. Entering high school, he lost focus, started hanging out with the wrong crowd, and cut classes. “I didn’t see the motive of working towards a high school diploma.” His mother realized he was skipping school and sent him to the DR to work on the farm. While picking crops in the blazing sun, he realized the importance of a good education.
He returned to the Bronx with a new perspective on life and enrolled in an East Side House (ESH) high school. “The people from ESH, they care about you. They make you feel supported… and they want you to excel.”
ESH placed Hector in an internship at New York Life. Wearing a suit to his internship made him feel like a businessman and focus more on school. “I definitely see the world differently because of ESH…”
He graduated high school and earned a Bachelor’s degree from University of Rochester.
Hector founded Don Carvajal Café, a local coffee roasting company that sources ethical and eco-friendly coffee beans worldwide. Their coffee can be found in over 60 NYC grocery stores and now Hector has his eyes set on opening his own shop.
“Once you get help from ESH, you feel like you can excel and go far because of the potential you see in yourself.”
For most of her life, negativity surrounded
her; as a child of immigrants, she gave into
the unfortunate stereotype that she was
lesser and that society did not expect much
from her. She stopped caring about school or
learning, “my school didn’t seem to think I
mattered, so it stopped mattering to me.”
Yessenia gave in to peer pressure as she
started hanging around the wrong crowd
and began to experiment with drugs. Then
reality set in when her school told her she
wouldn’t graduate and they couldn’t help her
anymore. Yessenia then discovered she was
two months pregnant and would be a
mother! She felt hopeless until an East Side
House advisor helped her enroll in a program
that would allow her to obtain a high school
diploma.
Yessenia genuinely felt the staff cared for her and started looking forward to
attending school each day. The student receiving failing grades was now passing with
flying colors! Not only did she obtain her high school diploma, but attended Hostos Community College while placing her daughter in ESH’s Early Childhood education
program. After graduating from Hostos, she went to Lehman College to become a Social Worker. Then went on to further serve her community by becoming a Police Officer.
Once a student who gave up on herself and felt tossed aside by the system now serves young adults in similar situations. Yessenia is an inspiration, and we are excited to see her achieve continued success!
East Side House relies on your support to provide critical services to some of New York City’s most vulnerable families. East Side House is always at the cutting edge in providing innovative programs that lift our families out of poverty and into the economic mainstream. Your support allows East Side House the flexibility and creativity to truly meet the emerging needs of our community.
Students will be provided classes leading to certification credentials in the key areas of medical and technology fields and will receive basic skills training for entry level certified positions in CPR & First Aid, EKG and Phlebotomy; Pharmacy Technician; Cisco Networking and, Microsoft.
The school will feature a strong STEM curriculum and provide project-based and experimental learning in a collaborative environment, both in the school and as a part of the external career pathways training and certifications. A STEM focus prioritizes “hands-on” learning by increasing student engagement and achievement.
Students, in their junior and senior years, will receive hands-on learning opportunities providing exposure to career pathways through internships and job placement efforts. Opportunities will be provided by Bronx Lebanon Hospital, New York Presbyterian Hospital, CUNY Lehman Community College, and Local 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers Union.
Upon entry, students will be matched with an adult who will serve as their “go-to” support person – an advisor. The support person will be responsible for monthly check-ins, teacher-student meditation, student-student meditation, tracking academic progress, attendance outreach, communicating with families, serving as a liaison to other needed social services supports, and more.
At Haven Charter High School, students thrive through personalized advisory support, collaborative STEM learning, and real-world experiences. From project-based teamwork to field trips and community service, we empower students to think critically, solve problems, and grow as compassionate leaders.
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