Los Altos Auxiliary Making the Holidays Special for the Boys at El Nido
Members of Hathaway-Sycamores’ support group, the Los Altos Auxiliary, continue their annual tradition of making the holidays special for the boys at El Nido At Hathaway-Sycamores we are so grateful for all the support we receive from the very generous members of the Los Altos Auxiliary. This holiday season the members of group are asking their friends and supporters to join with them and “Adopt” a Youth living at our El Nido residential campus and help fulfill their holiday wish lists. Here...
Read MoreLos Angeles County Resources
The following list includes a variety of helpful resources for both information and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The list will continue to be updated. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and visit our website often as we continue to share tips, resources and activities. State of California In his April 7, 2020 news conference Governor Gavin Newsom and California Surgeon General Dr. Burke Harris announced new mental health resources, including stress management playbooks to...
Read MoreResidential Cottage Renovation Complete
The renovation of Rowland Cottage at our El Nido Residential campus is now complete and, thanks to our generous philanthropic partners, the modern space is both homelike and functional for the boys that live there. Built in the 1950s, Rowland Cottage traditionally housed 35 boys who are in foster care and need a safe haven as they receive 24/7 care in a positive and nurturing environment and prepare for their next placement or reunification with a family member. Our project included: Complete...
Read MoreSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month
We understand that suicide is an extremely difficult topic to address, but its prevalence and the ripple effect it has on friends and family makes it critical to discuss openly and honestly. According to the CDC, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It was responsible for more than 48,000 deaths in 2018 alone. There’s help a phone call away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a network of local crisis centers across the country providing free and...
Read MorePractical Guide for Financing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health in Schools
Now more than ever there must be a comprehensive approach to supporting the wellbeing of students. This guide is meant for school leaders—and it is focused on practical strategies that can be used now. This brief was co-developed by The California Children’s Trust (The Trust) and Breaking Barriers. Hathaway-Sycamores CEO Debbie Manners and Hathaway-Sycamores Vice President of School-Based Services & Early Education Marisa Perez-Martin are included among the contributors and reviewers of...
Read MoreVirtual Cocktail Class and Party: August 20th
Our 26-year old “Dinners from the Heart” tradition has been reimagined for the digital age of social distancing, with our inaugural Virtual Dinner Party and Cooking Class in June. The first event was such a success, we are pleased to announce our second Virtual Dinners from the Heart, a Virtual Cocktail Class and Party on Thursday, August 20th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm, hosted in your home via Zoom. The event will be a simple and delicious way to safely join with community and support the work we do...
Read MoreStories of Hope and Resilience – 2019-2020 Impact Report
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