Annual Toy Drive & Holiday Party 2023

On Saturday, December 16th, The Family Center community gathered together to celebrate the season and ensure that our children and families felt some holiday joy.  There was dancing, visits with the one-and-only Santa Claus, and holiday treats all around.  Children and families received gifts donated through our Annual Toy Drive.  The following companies and groups, and their employees and members, …

#PrEPAwareWeek2023

Happy PrEP awareness week! Hosted by the New York State Department of Health, #PrepAwareWeek2023 is dedicated to informing people that PrEP is for Every Body – regardless of sexuality or gender.  To honor the week, we have The Family Center’s Eric speaking to us from the high line about what PrEP is, who it’s for, and more.  Check it out …

Spreading Hope, One Pencil Case at a Time

This September, volunteers from Nuveen gathered to assemble pencil cases for the children and teens, whom we work with. Each pencil case was filled with an assortment of essential school supplies: pencils, pens, sharpeners, and erasers. And it didn’t end there! Each case also contained a handwritten note of encouragement –a touch of personal warmth and kindness that will surely …

Recovery Month at The Family Center

From that first choice to receive treatment, to the decision made everyday to keep going, recovery is a bold, courageous, and commendable journey. At the Family Center, we want to celebrate all the brave people who’ve begun this work, as well as all those supporting them through it. This month, we hosted our first Recovery Awareness BBQ for the community. …

Most Outstanding Caregiver, 2023

The Family Center is delighted to announce that the 2023 CURA award for Outstanding Caregiver (hosted once a year by the NYS Kincare Coalition) is being given to Colleen – an incredible woman, mother, grandmother, and overall caregiver, whom The Family Center has been fortunate to work with over the last several years. The CURA Outstanding Caregiver Award, which recognizes …

Race for the Cure with JALBCA

Yesterday, The Family Center joined Team Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert (JALBCA) at the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure! The race was held to fundraise for breast cancer support programs, patient navigation services, research, and more. JALBCA has funded many of our legal programs – serving breast cancer patients at the intersections of oppressed identities – …

NARCAN Trainings at The Family Center

TFC is offering weekly NARCAN trainings every Thursday! Opioid overdoses can happen anytime, anywhere.  TFC is working to prevent them and save lives! Join us!  Scan the QR code to register for an upcoming Thusday training at 5:30pm.

End of the School Year Picnic

End of the School Year Picnic

The 2023 Spring Soiree

On Thursday, April 27th, The Family Center was thrilled to honor the New York Life Foundation, our former Board Chair, Shamoun Afram, and the Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Craig B. Gaddy Sr.  Each honoree has contributed significantly to The Family Center’s work keeping families stronger, longer.  We were delighted that our guests heard directly from each honoree …

Ty Hunter Kicks Off Rize Up at The Family Center

On Saturday, March 25th, Ty Hunter visited The Family Center to kick off Rize Up, our new Saturday program for youth. Ty is a celebrity stylist, motivational speaker and published author. Our youth soaked up his positive vibes and advice for young people looking to make it in the arts. A BIG thank you to Ty and his team for …