"CHELSEA, Manhattan -- For over 30 years, Hearts of Gold, a grassroots nonprofit, has been reshaping what's possible for single mothers and their children living in New York City shelters. The approach? Break the cycle of poverty not just with services, but with belief. Before the job training, the paid internships, and the workshops, it all starts with one thing: reminding a mother that she matters."
""We all need love, we all need support, we all need community," said the organization's founder and CEO, Deborah Koenigsberger, who has served as a mentor, advocate, and sometimes a second mother since 1994. "At the end of the day, we cannot solve all of the problems, but people need to be cared about. When they're cared about, it makes all the difference," said Koenigsberger."
Hearts of Gold is a grassroots nonprofit reshaping possibilities for single mothers and their children living in New York City shelters. The organization combines belief-based emotional support with practical services such as job training, paid internships, and workshops. Programs begin by reminding each mother that she matters, prioritizing care, community, and sustained relationships. Deborah Koenigsberger, founder and CEO, has served as a mentor, advocate, and sometimes a second mother since 1994. Participants describe deep, personal impact, stronger bonds, and improved stability for themselves and their children. Mentorship, resources, and community create pathways toward long-term stability and poverty reduction.
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