Participant Spotlight

Meet David. Through the help of a case manager, he was granted subsidized housing after years of hardship, and now lives in UNH member CAMBA's supportive housing development. Having a stable living situation has allowed David to pursue his goals of owning business and starting a family.  Read more

Meet Diane. As an HIV positive woman living in Brooklyn, she has found her calling as a peer educator at UNH member CAMBA's HIV/AIDS Anti-Stigma Program, teaching others how to cope with the disease and reducing the attached stigma.   Read more

Meet Mariah. As a teenager in the Lower East Side, she uses the after-school program at Educational Alliance to do homework, socialize, develop leadership skills, and take SAT preparation classes and get college counseling.   Read more

Meet Natalie. She's a 13-year old who frequents UNH member Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation's Beacon teen center, where she does homework, engages and socializes with friends, and attends extracurricular classes, such as dance. She and her peers also use it as an outlet to discuss difficult issues and develop an appreciation for community service.  Read more

Meet Rina. After retirement, she dedicated her time to developing NORCs (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) in her Upper West Side neighborhood. UNH member Goddard Riverside Community Center provides supportive services to these NORCS, where seniors are able to socialize, exercise, talk to social workers, and get regular check-ups through a nurse who visits twice a week.   Read more