Brooklyn always takes care of its own — and this Thanksgiving is no exception! The Family Center invites you to our annual Thanksgiving for All celebration: a free, soul food–inspired community feast that brings together neighbors, families, and friends from across the borough. Join us on Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day!) from 11 AM–2 PM at John Wesley United Methodist …
On October 23rd, The Family Center and its network of ardent supporters gathered at Fraunces Tavern for Cocktails for a Cause, a fundraising event honoring the work of our Legal Wellness Institute. It was an immense pleasure to come together and celebrate the vital work of our small but mighty legal team, who tackled over 1,000 cases and benefitted over …
With SNAP benefits delayed for November, we wanted to share some resources for anyone in NYC needing help feeding themselves and their families. Click here or take a look at our Instagram post for more information!
Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close this week, marking the end of a month dedicated to highlighting the importance and implications of mental health in the United States. Since 1949, this month has served as a time to especially underscore, advocate for, and discuss the many nuances of mental health—the state of well-being that individually and, in turn, …
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The Family Center’s B-SWEL Program has partnered with the Community Healthcare Network to run Diabetes Self-Control Classes. These classes are open to all at-risk diabetics or diabetics over the age of 18. Participants will meet new people, learn tips and tricks to successfully manage diabetes, eat healthier, and more! Classes start Wednesday, August 3rd and run for 5 weeks from …
The Family Center’s B-SWEL program is running a Health and Wellness series! This 6 week workshop is for those over the age of 18 who are at-risk for diabetes, pre-diabetic, or diabetic. Participants will meet new people and make friends while learning all about healthy eating, how to read food labels, eating out and more. Classes start Wednesday July 20th …
The Family Center’s B-SWEL Program has partnered with the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA for the delivery of the Y-Diabetes Prevention Program (Y-DPP). The Y-DPP is for those 18 and over that are at-risk or pre-diabetic. Y-DPP will help participants’ lose weight, eat more healthily and move more in an effort to prevent diabetes. If you or someone you know is at risk …
Goldman Sachs Community TeamWorks volunteers joined The Family Center’s children and families at the Bronx Zoo for an exciting day on Saturday, June 18th. With many of our little ones arriving at the gate wearing animal masks and making animal sounds, eager to see their favorite monkeys, snakes, and the like – everyone knew they were in for a wild …
On Saturday, June 11th, volunteers from Credit Suisse Americas Private Banking team, along with their intrepid interns and a few other brave souls, ignored the dark rain clouds and hosted a picnic on Central Park’s Great Lawn for children and families receiving services at The Family Center. Despite the weather, everyone had a great time playing kick-ball, flying kites, painting …
