November 11, 2026
Catholic Guardian Services welcomed Miss Manhattan Gabrielle Gore to Harmony Hub, its Family Enrichment Center in the Bronx, for a special Veterans Day celebration focused on helping children understand service, sacrifice, and gratitude.
Gore joined children and families for storytime and coloring activities designed to introduce younger generations to the meaning of Veterans Day and encourage them to recognize and honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
The visit brought together two shared commitments: honoring those who serve and creating meaningful opportunities for children, parents, and neighbors to learn and connect as a community.
Who Is Miss Manhattan Gabrielle Gore?
Gabrielle Gore is a New York-based singer and actor currently representing Manhattan in the Miss New York Scholarship Competition. Her community service initiative, Proudly Serve, reflects a longstanding commitment to supporting and honoring U.S. veterans.
That commitment began well before her time as Miss Manhattan. Gore has previously created veterans-focused initiatives including Healing Heroes’ Hearts and Music for Veterans, using music, service, and community engagement to recognize veterans and wounded service members.
Her Veterans Day visit to Harmony Hub offered an opportunity to bring that passion directly to children and families in the Bronx, helping make ideas such as service, courage, and gratitude accessible to young people.
What Is Harmony Hub?
Harmony Hub is Catholic Guardian Services’ Family Enrichment Center serving the Fordham and University Heights communities of the Bronx.
Family Enrichment Centers are free, welcoming neighborhood spaces where parents, caregivers, children, and community members can connect with one another, participate in activities, access resources, and help shape the programs offered in their community.
Unlike traditional service programs, families do not need a referral, appointment, or eligibility screening to participate. The model is voluntary and community-driven, recognizing that families and residents understand the strengths and needs of their neighborhoods.
At Harmony Hub, that can include family activities, educational opportunities, community celebrations, access to resources, and events like the Veterans Day program that bring neighbors together around shared experiences and values.
Building Stronger Families and Communities
Catholic Guardian Services believes strong communities grow when families have opportunities to connect, learn, and build relationships with one another.
Veterans Day provided another opportunity for Harmony Hub to create that kind of connection — while giving children a meaningful introduction to the service and sacrifice of veterans in their own communities and across the country.
Catholic Guardian Services is grateful to Gabrielle Gore for spending time with our Harmony Hub families and for continuing to use her platform to recognize and support veterans.
Learn More About Harmony Hub
Harmony Hub is Catholic Guardian Services’ Family Enrichment Center located at 2001A Creston Avenue in the Bronx, serving the Fordham and University Heights communities.
About Catholic Guardian Services
Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) is a comprehensive human services organization supporting children and families across the five boroughs of New York City. With roots dating to 1887 and legal incorporation in 1913, CGS provides foster care and adoption services, mental health care through its Family Counseling and Wellness Center and school-based clinics, family support programs including Harmony Hub in the Bronx, an Unaccompanied Children's Program, and residential and community services for people with developmental disabilities. CGS provides these services under the oversight of New York City, New York State and federal agencies, including the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS), the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). CGS serves all who need help regardless of faith, race or background. CGS is sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York and headquartered at 488 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022. Phone: (212) 371-1000. Donate or learn more at catholicguardian.org.