The Library is Done!

Thanks to ALL of you, the children's library at Hillside House, our homeless shelter in Jamaica Queens, is nearly complete! A special thanks to all of you who donated the books (we collected over 1000 books!) volunteered on MLK day, and for Goldman Sachs for completing the project. With everyone's combined efforts the children at Hillside House can now enjoy a functional and great library!

One of our Tenants turns 101 !

Scott Stringer, president of Manhattan Borough proclaimed it Max Hirshhorn Day!
Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal presented Max with birthday flowers
One of the other residents made an embroidery pattern especially for Max
Met Council volunteer dept. present the cake to Max

Max Hirshhorn, a Met Council tenant in one of our Manhattan housing sites, celebrated his 101st birthday last week. With the help of our volunteers, the volunteer department threw him a festive birthday celebration with many guests, including one tenant who volunteered to play his guitar and sing, and of course many other tenants, and members of his family. There were also two special guests who came especially to wish Max Happy Birthday. Scott Stringer, president of the Manhattan borough, presented Max with a Proclamation announcing that July 17, 2008 was Max Hirshhorn Day in Manhattan. Additionally, Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, brought Max beautiful flowers to congratulate him. The party ended with a raffle for the guests and of course, cake and ice cream! Thank you everyone who helped in this great event and we wish Max many more healthy and happy years to come.

July Volunteer Events

Birthday Party for one of our Residents...He will be 101 !!
One of our residents at our housing site will be celebrating his 101st birthday next week. Met Council is throwing him a birthday party and we need your help. The party will include cake, ice cream, and gifts for a raffle! We are also looking for volunteers who have any special talents to share with the residents.
If you are interested please contact the volunteer department.
Date: Thurday July 17th
Time: 2:30-5pm
Location: 315 West 61st Street

Painting in the Bronx
At Met Council's housing site located in the Bronx, we are looking for a group to paint one of the front rooms. If you have a group of friends or if you are part of a company or organization, please contact the volunteer department!

Most Dedicated

Saul Ackerman of Brooklyn was awarded Met Council's Most Dedicated Volunteer in 2008! Mr. Ackerman has been volunteering at Met Council's main office every Wednesday helping out where ever he is needed. His smile is truly a sunshine in our office and we are grateful that he has been such a dedicated volunteer with us.