OUR HISTORY

HOBY began in NY State in the late 1970s.  As the program expanded, the state split the program into multiple seminars to support the numerous communities in our region.  HOBY NY East began in the late 80s servicing, approximately, the eastern portion of NY from as far south as the Bear Mountain Bridge north to the Canadian border.  For over 30 years, we have worked to develop the next generation of leaders and to give back to the communities that support us through our community service initiatives.

OUR VISION

To motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within our global society through understanding and action based on effective and compassionate leadership.

OUR VALUES - VOLUNTEERISM

Volunteerism is the heart and soul of our organization. We appreciate the myriad contributions of our volunteers, and recognize the power of thank you and of giving back. We seek to promote and encourage service among our stakeholders. We recognize and value the positive accomplishments that volunteers can achieve by working together. We believe that volunteers are positively impacted by our programs as much as the youth and communities we serve.

OUR VALUES - INTEGRITY 

Integrity forms the foundation of our organization. We demand the highest level of ethics. We grow our organization based on interactions that promote mutual trust and respect with our stakeholders and partners. We strive to ensure the highest level of organizational effectiveness by continually reviewing our programs and processes to improve quality and efficiency.

OUR VALUES - EXCELLENCE

We strive to continually raise our programs and business to new levels of excellence. We encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in business, education, and social responsibility. We develop creative solutions to address challenges and to utilize opportunities. We believe that leadership skills can and should be continually improved and refined.

OUR VALUES - DIVERSITY

We value and embrace diversity. We seek out views that reflect all walks of life, and reflect those views in our programs. We are sensitive to the special needs and diverse backgrounds of individuals. We give all individuals an equal opportunity to be heard and to benefit from our programs.

OUR VALUES - COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

We value community partnerships. We recognize the importance of working with community organizations to strengthen our supportive network. We value the input we receive from our community partners, and strive to work together cooperatively and constructively for the betterment of all.