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The Alex House Project quiere dedicar un momento a destacar el impacto de nuestra asociación con Fidelis Care durante el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana y los notables resultados que tuvo en las vidas de los jóvenes padres con bajos ingresos a los que servimos. La mayor parte de nuestra población en TAHP son madres jóvenes afroamericanas que provienen de algunos de los grupos demográficos más desfavorecidos de la ciudad de Nueva York y que se enfrentan a una serie de incertidumbres al comenzar su etapa como madres.

Lunar New Year arrives with the vibrant energy of the Year of the Horse. Beginning on February 17, 2026, it will be celebrated across Asian communities around the world. This festival marks a meaningful moment of renewal as people travel great distances to reunite with their families and honor long-standing traditions. They share hopes that the year ahead will be fulfilling and prosperous.  The Year of Horse is associated with independence, energy, and sincere and renewed confidence. These are qualities I deeply connect with and strive to embody in my personal life and professional work. They serve as daily reminders to move

History is made of fine details that form a much larger picture. These intricate lines and strokes shape who we are. February commemorates the rich Black history that has allowed me to stand in my achievements today. This month reminds me of my mission: to pour into my community. I cannot simply tell you how I observe this month, because in many ways, I am it. I am the product of hundreds of years of sacrifice, trust, resilience, and community that Black Americans have embodied. In recognizing these sacrifices, I want to share how this month directly aligns with the work

  In 2026, we honor the 100th anniversary of the very first Negro History Week, created in 1926 by historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson. This important week later grew into what we now call Black History Month. Dr. Woodson wanted to make sure that the achievements and stories of Black Americans were recognized, taught, and celebrated across the United States. Dr. Woodson chose February for this observance because it includes the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. African-American communities had already honored these leaders for many years, and Woodson hoped the new celebration would build on these traditions. Over time, more

Every year on the third Monday in January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who fought for justice and equality for all. His dream wasn’t just about civil rights, it was also about making sure everyone has the same chance to live a healthy life. Dr. King once said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” He saw that many people, especially in poor and minority communities, didn’t have access to good healthcare. He believed that health is a basic human right. Health equity means everyone should have a fair shot