Hillside Celebrates the Opening of a New Cottage at the Golisano Campus at Crestwood

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With rain clouds parting as a sign of meteorological support, an event today at Hillside’s Golisano Campus at Crestwood celebrated the first completed new build in a multi-year Transformation & Modernization Project designed to meet the evolving needs of youth and...

Hillside Leader Mazie Tai Named to Rochester Business Journal’s ‘Women of Excellence’

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Mazie Tai, Hillside’s Chief Human Resources Officer and a recognized leader in her field, was named today as an honoree in Rochester Business Journal’s annual list of Women of Excellence. “These women elevate, educate, mentor, support and empower other women and help...

From Foster Care to Philanthropy: A Story of Giving Back

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When Michael “Mika” Rauch talks about Hillside, the word that rises to the surface again and again is hope. It’s not abstract for him. It’s lived experience. At 14, Mika entered Hillside’s foster care program during what he describes as a dangerous and deeply painful...

A Ribbon-Cutting Officially Launches Hillside’s Next Steps Critical Time Transition Program

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A January 21 ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official launch of Hillside’s Next Steps Critical Time Transition Program (CTTP), a new collaboration between Hillside and the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester Regional Health and other regional...

Happy Anniversary! Hillsiders Honored for Milestone Service

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This morning, Hillside leaders engaged in an annual tradition: a three-hour ceremony honoring employees with milestone service anniversaries. In 2025, 173 employees marked 5, 10, 15, 20 years and more of service, with six earning 40-year pins for their longstanding...

Hillside’s Maria Cristalli Named a 2026 ATHENA International Award Finalist

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Maria Cristalli, a 34-year Hillside veteran and the agency’s President and CEO since 2018, was named today as a finalist for Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s 40th annual ATHENA International Award, which honors professional female leaders who have demonstrated...