Our Toy Drive Elves

On December 17th and 18th, The Family Center was visited by numerous volunteers who donated their time, energy and holiday spirit to our Toy Drive.  These very special Toy Drive ‘elves’ organized and sorted thousands of toy, book and game donations so that we could easily distribute them to client families in need. Hunter College High School’s StandUp2Cancer group came …

MAC AIDS Fund Volunteers Some Holiday Cheer

On Thursday, December 12th, The Family Center was honored to host volunteers from the MAC AIDS Fund at our new Brooklyn office. With a mission to serve people of all ages, races and sexes affected by HIV/AIDS, the MAC AIDS Fund has generously sent dedicated volunteers to The Family Center for several years in a row.  Their volunteer service not …

Korn Ferry Treats for Halloween

On Tuesday, October 29th, employees in Korn Ferry International’s New York City office hosted a delightful trick-or-treating Halloween event for children from The Family Center. Fifteen children from eight families, receiving services through our Early Support for Lifelong Success program, enjoyed exploring the Korn Ferry offices, which were festooned with skeletons, ghosts and other spooky decorations.  Children came dressed as …

Bringing the Party to Brooklyn

On the evening of Thursday, September 12th, Family Center friends and family gathered to celebrate the opening of The Irene LeeKong Health & Wellness Institute and our new office in Brooklyn. Guests enjoyed tours from children and youth in our Buddy Program and moving speeches given by Board Chair Amy Yates Capone, Director Aren LeeKong, who dedicated the Institute in memory …

Sociable Leadership

This past Wednesday night, July 17th, the Leadership Council celebrated the success of BLOOM 2013 by taking over the bar at the Upper East Side’s Brasserie Magritte for their first social.  With over 20 people in attendance, it was a refreshing time for everyone to get out of the heat, enjoy a cocktail and great food, while socializing with our up-and-coming leaders. Thanks …

Credit Suisse Hits Another Home Run for TFC

On Saturday, June 22nd, over 70 Family Center clients and more than 20 Credit Suisse employee volunteers gathered in Central Park to play softball, fly kites, paint faces and have a great time picnicking at this annual event.  For the 8th year, Credit Suisse employee and long-time Family Center volunteer Tony O’Callaghan brought softballs, bats and bases –not to mention …

BLOOM 2013

On Thursday, May 16th, The Family Center welcomed over 200 guests to BLOOM 2013 for an evening of dancing, dining and drinking ―all in support of The Buddy Program and its work matching at-risk NYC youth with adult mentors.  Thanks to the hard work of our Board of Directors and Leadership Council, BLOOM 2013 experienced 15% net revenue growth from …

JFK Runway For A Cause

Sunday, April 14th, Family Center Board members Shamoun Afram and Mark Boyer participated in the 41st annual JFK Runway Run to benefit The Family Center. This race is a 5K that takes place on a main runway at JFK airport in Queens. The runway is closed to aircraft traffic during the race and planes are routed to a secondary runway. …

TFC & Dancing Inspire a Powerful Workout

Buddy Program Mentor and DMF dance-fitness instructor Lindi Duesenberg hosted Dance For A Cause on Sunday, March 24th at DANY Studios.  All proceeds from this fabulously fun fitness event benefited The Family Center’s Buddy Program. Dance For A Cause engaged over 30 participants in 50-minutes of dance geared toward cardio and strength training. The work-out/dance session empowered everyone to stay …

Lessons in Personal Safety

This March, our Board member Debbie Atuk is sponsoring a self-defense course for Family Center clients.  In addition to raising funds for the course by soliciting her contacts, Debbie recruited Therapeutic Exercise Specialist Glenn Freeman, who also has expertise in self-defense skills and safety awareness.  Glenn has trained MTA officers in how to stay safe on the job, so Debbie …