If you’ve been tuning in to Mr. Train’s Life Lessons for Better Birding & Beyond, in conjunction with the Hoboken Library, then you’ll be excited to hear about his contests. His next Facebook Live session is Thursday, Jan. 28. Viewers are welcomed into the wonderful world of birds inhabiting his
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Take Action to support Hoboken High School
Please take a few moments by Thursday, Sept. 10, to help avoid state budget cuts that would remove an important, free program for Hoboken High School students. Gov. Murphy wants to cut funding for the School Based Youth Services Program. The SBYSP Student Center provides mental health counseling, employment counseling,
Spring and Summer Programs for Children with Special Needs
HFA has worked with the City of Hoboken, Red Bulls, Special Olympics and iCanBike to create a roster of spring and summer offerings for children with special needs. The programs are open to Hoboken and non-Hoboken residents and provide a mix of free and fee-based programs. Register today using the
Help Build Your Teen’s Mindset and Grit
A six-week program for teens to help them adopt a healthy mindset to tackle life’s daily challenges – whether it’s school work, sports, or just being a teen starts Wed., Nov. 6. Led by teacher, coach, counselor and mentor Jeff Train, the workshop runs weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00

Ben & Jerry’s 2019 School Spirit Event for Hoboken Bike Camp
Celebrate your school spirit and win a chance for an ice cream party for the whole school when you join Hoboken Family Alliance at our School Spirit Event at Ben & Jerry’s, Hoboken, N.J., on Wednesday, May 15. The school that comes out to buy ice cream, creates a new ice cream combination in The Flavor Contest
Get Ready to Ride with the Hoboken Bike Camp for Disabled Youths
The Hoboken Family Alliance will host the 6th Annual Hoboken Bike Camp June 26-June 30, 2017 to teach individuals with disabilities to ride a two-wheel bicycle independently. This life-changing program fosters inclusion, acceptance and independence, two wheels at a time. Operated in conjunction with iCanBike, a national, not-for-profit organization that
School Spirit Event returns to Ben & Jerry’s on Thursday, May 19!
Join Hoboken Family Alliance when we host the annual School Spirit Event at Ben & Jerry’s, Hoboken, N.J., on Thursday, May 19. The school that comes out to buy ice cream, creates a new ice cream combination in The Flavor Contest and/or submits entries into the Ice-Cream Art competition will qualify to win an End of School Ice Cream Party for the entire school,
Run the Lincoln Tunnel Challenge with HFA on April 19 Benefit Special Olympics
Hoboken is a diverse community with many different families, incomes, points of view and political loyalties. On April 19 we’re uniting as one community to show our support for Special Olympics. Join Team HobokONE and help Special Olympics continue to help neighborhoods like Hoboken provide specialized athletic programs for youths
Take me out to the ballgame with Special Olympics
For the second season, the Hoboken Recreation department, Hoboken Family Alliance and Special Olympics have partnered to offer up two levels of baseball clinics starting Tuesday, April 28 on the Little League Field. The program is open to area individuals with cognitive disabilities ages 3-5 for T-Ball and 6-12 for
Pamper yourself with the Mother of All Races
Mother’s Day is a great day to run for your mom or run if you’re a mom. Start Mother’s Day the active way with the family fun of the 16th Annual HOHA Classic. The day includes the Classic 5-Mile race, 1.5-Mile Baby Stroller race and 1-Mile Fun Run for kids.