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We're Hiring! Join Us at the Andrus Job Fair
Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, and communities?
Join us for the Andrus Job Fair on Wednesday, July 8, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at our Yonkers campus. We are seeking passionate professionals across a wide range of clinical, educational, residential, administrative, and support service roles.
At Andrus, you'll find competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a mission-driven culture dedicated to helping people thrive.
📍 Andrus
1156 North Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
✔ Bring your resume
✔ Meet our team
✔ Learn about current openings
✔ Explore opportunities to grow your career
Visit www.andrus1928.org to learn more.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the work needed to ensure equity for all families.

Black women in the United States continue to experience disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and pregnancy-related complications. By raising awareness, advocating for equitable healthcare, and supporting families, we can help create healthier futures for mothers and children.

At Andrus, our commitment to whole-person wellness includes supporting the health, dignity, and well-being of every family.

Powerful conversations lead to powerful change. We're grateful to Mitch for exploring with Dr. Corine E. Lurry-Mabin how trauma-responsive practices, self-regulation, and curiosity help create stronger outcomes for children, families, and communities.

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The Sanctuary Institute is excited to invite you to join us for upcoming opportunities designed to deepen trauma-responsive practice, strengthen organizational culture, and build community across systems of care. Whether you are a clinician, educator, leader, or community partner, these offerings are created to support meaningful, lasting change.

We hope you’ll join us — and we encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues and partners who may be interested. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dq5DzCss

🧪🔬 Science was on full display this week at Orchard School's Science Fair, and our students absolutely amazed us!
From testing what happens to eggs in vinegar, salt water, and sugar water (the rubbery vinegar egg was a crowd favorite!) to exploring fossil formation, archaeology, bird nest engineering, heat transfer, physical versus chemical changes, renewable and nonrenewable resources, flower dye absorption, fruit preservation, and even which diaper offers the best value (Pampers took the crown 💰), our young scientists tackled real-world questions with curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
The event was standing room only as students proudly presented their findings, shared their research, and answered questions with poise and enthusiasm. Their presentation skills were every bit as impressive as their experiments. Watching them explain complex concepts, engage with visitors, and take pride in their work was truly inspiring.
A special congratulations to our students and our dedicated teachers for helping foster a culture of inquiry, creativity, and discovery. The hard work and excitement on display throughout the event reflected the incredible learning happening every day at Orchard School.
The future is bright, and it's filled with curious minds ready to discover what's possible.
Well done, Orchard School! 🌟

What an extraordinary morning we shared at Andrus' Insight Breakfast Series: One Health, One Community in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Together, we explored a simple but powerful truth: healing does not happen in isolation. It happens through connection, movement, nourishment, nature, empathy, and community.

The morning began with a thoughtful reflection from Mary Grace Pagaduan, Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement, who introduced the One Health lens and guided our conversation throughout the event. Guests enjoyed delicious farm-fresh egg bites made with ingredients from the Andrus Hope Space Farm, prepared by Chef Ariela St. Vill, who reminded us that food is more than nourishment; it is medicine, care, and connection.

DaveEarly, Andrus Board Member and Licensed Mental Health Provider, explored how mental health is truly whole-body health, while Stacey Roberts, LCSW, CEO of Greater Mental Health of New York, offered powerful insights into how the body carries and remembers our experiences. Our Recreation Therapist, Jessica Amato, got everyone moving with outdoor icebreakers and shared how movement can be a powerful tool for regulation, confidence, and joy.

We were inspired by Dr. Debra Argentina, Ecology Teacher at Andrus, who highlighted the importance of outdoor learning and growing well-being through connection with nature. Meg Cardi, LMSW, and Natalia Valdes, MA Valdes, Animal Caretaker at Andrus, shared how animals help foster empathy, trust, and healing relationships. Nate Hill, Executive Director of the Metropolitan New York Library Council, reminded us of the importance of the places that hold us and the role community spaces play in our wellbeing.

The conversation was beautifully framed by Dr. Corine E. Lurry-Mabin, PhD , President and CEO of Andrus, who reminded us that healing is not a single service or intervention. It is an ecosystem shaped by relationships, movement, nourishment, nature, animals, community, and belonging.

At Andrus, One Health represents a new way of thinking about wellbeing, one that recognizes that healthier people create healthier communities, and healthier communities create a healthier world.

Thank you to our speakers, elected officials,guests, partners, board members, staff, and supporters for helping us imagine what is possible when we grow wellbeing together.

Please join us tomorrow evening for the final conversation in our free Screenagers series as we explore screens, connection, and helping our children thrive. This event is open to everyone.

This free virtual event begins at 7:00 p.m. Simply register, and we will send you the Zoom link.

We look forward to sharing this important conversation with you tomorrow evening.

Join us on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 7–9 PM via Zoom for our final virtual screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence.

This screening is part of a powerful four-part series hosted by Andrus, bringing families, caregivers, educators, and community members together for meaningful conversations around youth mental health and today’s digital world. The first three screenings sparked thoughtful discussions, shared experiences, and a deeper understanding of the challenges young people face today.

Whether you are looking for support, seeking understanding, or simply curious to learn more, we invite you to join the conversation. These are important discussions to have together.

This free event will explore va**ng, drugs, and alcohol in the digital age and is open to everyone.

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eDnaymGt

Questions? Contact Ashna Vohra at [email protected]

Zoom link will be shared to your email the afternoon of May 18.

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