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 …
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 …
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 …
