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Old Orlando Coto made the most of an interactive presentation showing the importance of his green market and fresh produce living in a family shelter with his parents and three siblings.
They have all the things they throw at them.
They learn from it.
Then they want to share it, "said Rosemary Pimentel, who lives in the family home of Albemarle. ÂForty-
Three families, including Pimentel, have more than 200 children and live in the family home of Albemarle in frattbush.
This is one of the shelters that benefits from collaboration between the Homeless Services Department and the Manhattan Children's Museum, which has developed a health and literacy learning center for children and parents.
"Let parents feel the encouragement of their parents.
Help children make healthy choices.
"It really excites the whole family," said Leslie bousalad, deputy director of the Children's Museum in Manhattan.
Bushara showed me the bright and colorful educational display of the entire sanctuary.
15 centers have been placed in shelters and daycare programs around the city, including the first of the 10 centers planned under the funding of the Target store.
The project is a response to the city's homeless crisis.
There are nearly 24,000 children in urban shelters.
"We are able to provide them with a healthy life education that is stable and provided by this innovative program," said Steven Banks, commissioner of social services.
The organization that runs Albemarle says the center aligns with its mission to provide them with a safe place to live when family life is difficult.
This is of educational significance.
It shows that we are compassionate and we care about others . "
Executive Director, Home/Live Services Inc.
"They need an interactive environment.
They also need to feel like they're part of the community, "co-
Executive Director, Family/life services
The Manhattan Children's Museum shares their services in the town's community through this project, but they also want everyone involved to visit the Upper West Side.
Additional rewards: families from shelters and community centers participating in the event can visit the museum for free and be eligible for membership.