Contact – Building a Haven for Hope

Creating a Legacy of Hope and Opportunity

East Side House is transforming lives and uplifting communities across the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. With support from the “Building a Haven for Hope” campaign, we are making a difference every day. Discover how our programs, staff, and community members are driving positive change, one story at a time. Click on the images below to learn more.

Diandra Shears

Diandra Shears recalls saying to herself, “I’m outta here,” during the 10th grade. After her mother’s incarceration, a fallout with her stepfather, and multiple .....

Emmanuel Diaz

From uprooted in Puerto Rico to Student Ambassador in Europe, Emmanuel Diaz vividly remembers being nine years old when police came to his father’s house .....

Hakeem

As a teenager growing up in the South Bronx, Hakeem found a home at East Side House’s teen program at Mitchell Community Center. It was a place he .....

Hector Carvajal

“The people from East Side House, they make you feel like they care about you. They back you up, and they want you to excel in life.” .....

Judy Brandon

Ms. Judy Brandon is a volunteer and class participant at East Side House’s Older Adult Center, where she brings her unique perspective to art and .....

Contact Us

Phone #: 718-665-5250

Email: campaign@eastsidehouse.org