Stories of Hillside celebrates our people and partners and the impact of their work on the lives of youth and families.  This podcast celebrates the Girangaya Family.  Maria Cristalli talks with Alan and Chris Girangaya about their fa...

Stories of Hillside celebrates our people and the achievements of those we serve.  Antonia’s Story looks at the personal journey of a former youth in care who overcame her challenges and now works to help other youth as a member of the Hil...

The Chair’s Award is presented every year to an employee who represents the highest ideals of service to youth and families while embodying Hillside’s values of Caring, Inclusion and Excellence. Maria Cristalli talks with Keyonne Teagle, Youth ...

At Hillside’s schools, we prepare our students to become lifelong learners and achieve their academic and career goals.  Hillside educators are committed to the academic community. They inspire each student’s success by helping them recogn...

Hillside believes that everyone benefits from stronger families.  In 2023, Hillside launched The Family Opportunity Centers (FOC) in Syracuse and Rochester, NY.   The Family Opportunity Center is a site-based, drop-in program where en...

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the significant digital divide in our country and need to create greater access to affordable internet and devices for families.  Maria Cristalli talks with Portia James, Board member of Hillside's Board of Go...

Hillside’s Special Santa program will brighten the holidays for thousands of youth and families served by Hillside. Approximately 3,000 youth and families are supported by this program.  Gifts can be ordered on Amazon Gift Lists and/or dro...

The Chair’s Award is presented every year to an employee who represents the highest ideals of service to youth and families while embodying Hillside’s values of Caring, Inclusion and Excellence. Maria Cristalli talks with Amy Patterson, Senior ...

Too few children today have an innate love of reading—the kind of passion that can open doors, in academics and beyond. This podcast episode highlights Hillside Reads, a new literacy initiative launched earlier this year, that aims to help the ...

Research- and evidence-informed programs at Hillside are designed to address the needs of children, adults, and families.  This podcast episode highlights Hillside’s commitment to evidence-based practices. Leaders from Hillside’s Practice ...

This podcast episode highlights Camp Possibilities, Hillside’s day camp program.   The camp is located in suburban Rochester in a picturesque setting.  Youth served by Hillside enjoy a summertime camp experience and create memories th...

This podcast episode highlights how we approach our work at the Snell Farm Residential Treatment campus.  Members of the leadership team highlight Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) trauma-informed model of care and our vocational...

Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection helps students stay in school, earn their high school diplomas and prepare for college and career.  This podcast episode highlights the close relationship between each student and their Youth Advocate, ...

Hillside believes that everyone benefits from stronger families.  A healthy, stable family environment provides stability in the life of a child.  This podcast episode highlights the work of Hillside’s Institute for Family Connections...

Hillside’s extraordinary staff live the values, every day.   This podcast episode highlights how we approach our work at the Monroe Avenue campus.  Hillside’s values of Caring, Inclusion, and Excellence drive everything we do.  M...

So much has changed in 185 years! This launch of our new podcast series explores Hillside’s legacy of service—the circumstances of our founding in 1837, and how our work has evolved to match the needs of our community. Maria Cristalli talks wit...