Windows of Opportunity (WOO) is a tax exempt 501©3 non-profit organization. It was formed to provide young people who are ages 6 - 24, with a healthy, safe, supportive, & positive environment in which they can be encouraged to discuss themselves as persons of infinite worth & potential. We currently provide services to the New York Metropolitan area and Long Island, but are available and expanding to outside this region as well. We move forward to design workshops and programs that assist youth from the elementary level to the university level in achieving positive outcomes in self-esteem, school performance, career planning, linking their lives today with future success, and addressing issues significant to young people.

 

With a team of professionals that have over 50 years of combined youth development experience, we have created and are excited to bring you WOO – a combination of innovative programs and services to the youth of the communities we serve. There are many programs that WOO can provide that may be tailored to fit the needs of any school, after school, or youth based agency or community. All WOO programs are created to address the multitude of needs and issues that today's youth are facing. WOO offers a wide range of programs that focus on individual diversity & provides empowering services, leadership training, support, guidance and assistance to those who seek it, with the sole intent of preparing our youth for a healthier transition into their future.

 

WOO looks forward to working in your schools and programs and in collaboration with the many phenomenal professionals doing youth work in our communities.

 

 

MEET OUR STAFF! WOO WHO!

 

Staff Bios

 

Hal Eisenberg is the founder and Executive Director of Windows of Opportunity, Inc. – The Barbara Harmon Institute (WOO), providing young people between the ages of 6 to 24 with a healthy, safe, supportive and positive environment in which they can be encouraged to discuss themselves as persons of infinite worth and potential.

 

Hal has established a supportive counseling program for students focused on the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and related issues such as anger management and conflict resolution. His superior leadership skills led to the creation of the initial programs at WOO, including a HIV Peer Empowerment and Leadership Program, a fashion and modeling program called Shortstackâ„¢ that addresses the need for youth to love themselves for whom they are, an Eating Disorders Prevention Program titled The Inner You, and a supportive LGBT program, called Rainbow Connection, that provides a safe haven for youth to discuss a variety of issues surrounding sexuality.

 

With a strong knowledge in creating innovative programs for over 13 years, Hal has been credited with implementing and coordinating events, raising over half a million dollars for various charities, and most recently authoring a youth development training manual that consists of 25 ninety minute lessons. He is extremely involved in community service projects, with a commitment to make a difference for all around him. Hal Eisenberg holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State. He is certified by the New York State Department of Education to provide violence prevention training to professionals under Project Save (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education) and was awarded both the Evelyn Pliego Social Work Student of the Year Award presented by the Borough of Queens President Claire Schulman, and a City Council Citation, awarded by Councilman Sheldon Leffler

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