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

Front Page, News

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

Community, Front Page, Generosity, News, Success Story

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 Next Step in Supporting Youth and Families

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In our community, throughout New York State and around the country, a difficult situation has only become more common in recent years: young people with complex needs come to a hospital seeking care … and are unable to be discharged, due to the lack of services that...

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

Community, Front Page, Innovation, News, Success Story

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...

Your Gift Today Will Empower a New Year of Success

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At this time of year, it’s only natural to look back at the last 12 months and forward to the year ahead. 2025 has been an important year of progress for the Hillside community—with new programs and exciting projects that have helped our agency do even more for the...

‘Musical Petting Zoo’ Gives Children a Hands-on Day of Music Appreciation

Families First, Innovation, Inside Hillside, News, Success Story

In the gymnasium, young children gather around a cellist as she plays samples of music from Bach to “Jingle Bells” – while the kids, bells in hand, join in. Down the hall, other youth are experimenting with chords on assorted electric keyboards. In a classroom...