Welcome to Hartley House
Founded in 1897, Hartley House exists to serve school-age children, youth, and older adults in Hell’s Kitchen by enriching their lives, expanding their opportunities, and building a sense of community.
Dear Hartley House Family,
As we begin to see signs of a return to a new normal, we at Hartley House continue to connect with our clients, families, and community. Over the past year, in addition to continuing our services to older adults and after-school participants, we have also continued to collaborate with our partners to provide meals, holiday gifts, and COVID-19 vaccinations to our neighbors.
Though we are proud of our accomplishments, our clients continue to feel the effects of the pandemic. The income gap continues to widen, students continue to fall behind due to lack of resources for remote learning, and our older adult population continues to feel isolated and experience increased feelings of anxiety and depression.
The past year has been challenging for everyone, though it has been most challenging for one of our most vulnerable populations – our homebound seniors. Unable to receive financial support in-person from Hartley House staff has left some seniors facing penalties due to late bills and rental arrears.
Our case managers have helped clients like Ms. Turner, a 94 year-old client who lives alone and has been connected to Hartley House since 2003. Hartley House’s case manager assisted Ms. Turner with challenging tasks during the pandemic like setting up appointments with her doctors and providing wellness calls on a regular basis to combat isolation. The social worker continues to keep up to date with Ms. Turner’s mental and physical health by making contact with her primary care doctor and her home Health Aides. Together, they were able to get Ms. Turner vaccinated in time to receive another important operation to keep her in good health.
Another Hartley House client is Ms. Martinez who is 82 year-old and lives alone. She has been a member of Hartley House since 2010. Hartley House staff assisted Ms. Martinez with increasing her home health care hours by working closely with her primary care physician, her power of attorney, and other social workers. This will give Ms. Martinez the ability to age safely and comfortably in her own home.
Ms. Turner and Ms. Martinez are just two examples of the important work that is continuing at Hartley House. This work is only possible because of people like you – people who have stayed by our side through challenging times.
Please consider making a gift to help us continue supporting community members like Ms. Turner. and Ms. Martinez. Together, we can ensure that they, and the thousand other individuals and families continue to receive the support they need as we continue to return to a more normal life.
You supported Hartley House in the past. Will you renew your support this year?
Warmly,
Alice Truax Ken Jockers
Board President Executive Director
