The Family Center Unveils A New Logo

After nearly two decades, The Family Center is growing into a brand new logo. Although our original black and white logo has served us well, years of watching our families grow helped us realize it’s time for The Family Center logo to reflect this incredible growth. Throughout the years we have created a network of families who support each other; …

Full of Heart

Joe’s Pub hosted a near full house Saturday night for the 5th annual Three of Heart concert benefitting The Family Center. The three artists- Lindsey Wilson, Mark Anthony Lee, and Beth Arentsen- gave outstanding performances and made the show worth weathering the rain. Three of Hearts uses music as a catalyst for raising awareness about socio-cultural concerns in our community …

Brasserie Magritte Hosts An Award Winner

The Family Center is grateful for the support of the Upper East Side’s amazing new restaurant, Brasserie Magritte. On Sunday, February 24th, Brasserie Magritte hosted an Oscar Watching Party to benefit our work keeping vulnerable NYC families stronger, longer. With Leadership Council members and BLOOM corporate sponsor representatives in attendance, it wasn’t only a party to witness cinematic history -it …

Another Bright Holiday Season at The Family Center

The Family Center’s Annual Toy Drive once again brought cheer to the lives of our clients and their children.  Volunteers from Credit Suisse provided invaluable support during the holiday festivities on December 20th.  All were delighted to see the joyful faces of our children, as they visited with Santa, accepted their gifts, and enjoyed tasty holiday treats. We are tremendously grateful …

Taproot Foundation awards 3rd grant to The Family Center

With great delight, The Family Center announces that we have received a third grant from the Taproot Foundation. The Taproot Foundation aims to lead, mobilize and engage professionals in pro bono service that drives social change. Over the past couple of years, our agency has successfully partnered with Taproot on two key branding projects. For this upcoming service grant, a …

TFC Helping Hurricane-affected Families

During this time of crisis in New York City, The Family Center extends our legal services to families and individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy. These services include legal counseling and representation for hurricane-affected New Yorkers who are experiencing difficulty with housing or public benefits, such as social security or food stamps. Below is a list of legal issues which may …

Early Childhood Programming Renewed & Expanded

The Family Center is enjoying delightful déjà vu.  This is the 2nd time that our agency received the only federal Abandoned Infants Assistance (AIA) program grant awarded in New York State. Our parenting and child development programming, funded by AIA in 2008, has helped hundreds of New York City’s HIV-affected families with small children.  Working together with these client families, …

TFC Board member featured in Susan G Komen for the Cure Campaign

The Family Center is delighted to announce that our Board member Alatheia Pena was one of four breast cancer survivors chosen from around the country by Susan G Komen for the Cure to be featured in their new public service announcements online and in print.  Alantheia has benefited from The Family Center’s services for breast cancer survivors, their children and …

Leadership Council looks forward to another successful year

Leadership Council members and guests gathered last night to enjoy food, drink, and stunning views of the downtown skyline as they cast a vision for the new fiscal year of advocacy on behalf of The Family Center. Leadership Council Co-Chairs, Antonio Gonzalez and Alexandra Lloyd, proposed this year’s goals and energized the group to come together and facilitate support for …

FamilyNet in NYC ACS E-Newsletter

This month, The Family Center’s Manhattan-based child welfare program, FamilyNet, is featured in an e-newsletter published by the NYC Administration for Children’s Services’ Office of Preventive Technical Assistance.  This Office works diligently with NYC child welfare programs like The Family Center’s to assist us in obtaining needed services for the children and families in FamilyNet. At The Family Center, we …