Hour incredible ladies had the unforgettable opportunity to step into the world of Steve Madden, visiting his corporate headquarters in Queens. From the moment we arrived, the energy was electric—fashion, inspiration, and a touch of indulgence filled the air. The presentation was engaging and insightful, offering a glimpse into the brand’s dynamic world. The hospitality was...
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When Lisa* was first incarcerated at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, her 5-year-old daughter was afraid to come visit her. Struggling to convince her that the visitation area was nothing like the scary prisons she saw on TV, Lisa grew afraid, too—afraid that without visits, she would lose her relationship with her daughter. That’s when Hour...
Hour Children, the Long Island City-based provider of services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children in New York State, announced Monday, Jan. 3, a major transition in leadership. Founder and Executive Director Sister Tesa Fitzgerald has, after more than 35 years of service, moved on from her leadership role to take on...
To support people's loved ones inside the Rose M. Singer Center Correctional Facility on Rikers Island, Hour Children's Visiting and Family Assistance Program provides in-person and virtual services to people detained at the Rose M. Singer Center. Hour Children and the Osborne Association partnered in the spring of 2021 to meet the needs of justice involved people and their families in order...
When I have a visit with my kids, I forget the pain of prison for a little while. I just get to be a mom. For over 20 years, Hour Children has been present at Taconic Correctional Facility, New York State's medium security prison in Westchester County - helping mothers and children to remain lovingly engaged with one another during the painful time apart...
For many years, there was a mural on a wall in the playroom of the Children's Center at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility that read, Joy is unbreakable so it is perfectly safe in the hands of children. That mural no longer graces the playroom; however, the spirit it sought to convey is very much alive at Bedford Hills -...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an immense impact on Hour Community Food Pantry. On average, Hour Pantry served 450 visitors weekly from a diverse population. When the coronavirus pandemic began, we saw that number increase to a high of approximately 800 per week. We still see new faces at each of the three weekly distribution days, as the pandemic continues to...
Hour Working Women Program (HWWP) has been through a period of transition. Throughout all of it the participants have been committed to the workshops and classes, their professional futures, and, as always, have been the driving force in the success of the program. This fall, HWWP opened its doors once again to the community, offering...
"It's like you can be a kid again," says Mercedes Lopez, Program Coordinator at the Tots Program. "Even when you play with them, you forget how they think. It's interesting to see their perspective on things as opposed to yours. You never would have thought of that if you didn't see it from a child's perspective." Mercedes works with children three months to four-years-old whose mothers...
My Mother's House and Astoria House are often one of the first places people visit when they come to Hour Children after incarceration. Both serve as supportive, communal housing that prioritizes community and routine. Safe, affordable housing is crucial for people in the re-entry process, however, the systems in place create barriers to people being released, making it hard for them to find a place to live. Hour Children operates six housing units across the...
When a family gathers at the table, love surrounds and embraces each member, providing a safe and welcoming space for them to grow and thrive. Hour Children's story is steeped in this love, for we provide that welcoming space for families to reunite and grow. The love and dedication of Hour Prison Program staff is evident as...
The table is, for many of us, a place to gather with family and friends, a place of encouragement, of love, of sharing. For countless Hour women and children, we are that table. Steadied by the support of Hour programs, the women who begin their journey with Hour Children at Bedford and Taconic Correctional Facilities and the Rose M. Singer Center at Rikers Island, come to Hour table full of hope and eagerness to participate. Hour...