Thank you to everyone who joined the Legal Services Department for their open house Wednesday, May 14th, at the TFC office. With 19 social service professionals from various organizations in attendance, the event was set up as a round-table discussion to introduce everyone to TFC’s legal services as well as to provide a networking opportunity among the organizations. If you …
TFC Hits the Runway at JFK
On Sunday, April 6th, three Family Center Board members, four staff members, and at least twelve more enthusiastic TFC supporters joined the 2014 JFK Runway Run with over 1,100 other runners. As our team hit the tarmac, planes took off and landed, flying right over our awe-struck runners’ heads. Thanks to their generous friends, family and coworkers, Board members Shamoun …
Our Proficio Volunteers
The Family Center truly values our Proficio Project volunteers and the amazing legal work that they do on behalf of our clients, while maintaining busy work and school schedules. We’ve had so many incredible volunteers this year, including Jay Lee (Columbia 14′), Min Lee (Columbia 14′), Joshua Stanfield (Cleveland Marshall College of Law 14’/ visiting student at New York Law …
Officially in Brooklyn: Our New Address
The Family Center has officially relocated to the heart of Central Brooklyn in Bedford-Stuyvesant, and we are delighted to be here! Our new address is: 493 Nostrand Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Click here for directions, call us at 718-230-1379, or fax us at 718-638-1628. We hope to see you soon at our new home in the heart of …
Attorneys Here, There & Everywhere
In the Community: Last month, Family Center attorneys went above and beyond in providing legal services to members of our community. Amid a heavy caseload, attorneys made presentations and worked with clients at Legacy House, a supporting housing program for those living with HIV and mental health issues. Attendees worked with our attorneys to create wills, healthcare proxies, and other …
The 2% Gives TFC 100%
Family Center Buddy pair John and Eddie had a blast this past Friday, February 6th when David Behringer of The Two Percent Gallery Tours gave the duo a private tour of some amazing art galleries in Chelsea. The Two Percent approached The Family Center recently with an interest in expanding opportunities for our young clients to experience art through the company’s …
Thank You Toy Drive Sponsors!
The Family Center Toy Drive distributed thousands of toys, games, sporting equipment, books and more to over 2,500 children in hundreds of client families. We remain incredibly grateful to our tremendously generous sponsors, who fulfilled our children’s holiday wishes. The 2013 Family Center Toy Drive sponsors included the following companies ans groups: Blenderbox Blue Mountain Capital City View Pharmacy Credit …
Children’s Bereavement Groups Continue in Brooklyn
The Family Center is offering a free 10-week support program starting February 27th for children and their parents/caregivers who have lost a loved one. Individual and family counseling are also available at the same site. Register today! Who is invited? Children ages 5 – 17 and parent/caregivers When will groups meet? 5-7pm on Thursday evenings, Feb. 27 – May 8 …
Santa Visits The Family Center!
On Monday, December 23rd, Santa made an exception to his usual schedule and stopped by The Family Center to deliver toys to all the good boys and girls receiving our expert services. Thanks to the generosity of Credit Suisse employee volunteers, Santa had plenty of help. Volunteers worked on arts and crafts projects with children as they waited for their …