This week Monday, Sept. 10th through Wednesday, Sept. 12th, The Family Center is attending Strengthening Connections, a widely popular conference for providers, researchers and consumers affiliated with the National Abandoned Infants Assistance (AIA) Resource Center, which generously funds our early childhood programming. We are excited to be presenting on our research results that demonstrate the efficacy of these services for …
MJ Fun Fest
Once again, Heal the World for Children NYC went above and beyond for our children and families at the MJ Fun Fest last month. Family Center children created arts & crafts (including the popular white glove decorating), participated in races, games, face painting, and much more. A Michael Jackson tribute artist made a cameo to teach the children a “Thriller” …
Roaming with Dinosaurs
“African Mammals!” many Family Center children answered, when asked about their favorite exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. Volunteers from Goldman Sachs Community TeamWorks joined 50 TFC children and family members to explore the vast and diverse halls of the museum together last Friday. Participants looked up in awe of the 94-foot-long blue whale, suspended from the ceiling …
Many Macy’s hands make light work
On Thursday, July 19th, over 20 new hires at Macy’s came to The Family Center to volunteer as part of their orientation to the retailer’s corporate culture of giving back. With boisterous enthusiasm, Macy’s employees sorted new clothes recently donated for our client families. Everyone at The Family Center was thrilled, not only to have some much-needed volunteer support, but …
Families picnic and play together, thanks to Credit Suisse!
By painting faces, hula-hooping, teaching kids how to swing a bat, blowing bubbles, and much more, volunteers from Credit Suisse created a memorable day for our children and families at the 7th Annual Credit Suisse Softball Game & Picnic in Central Park on Saturday. photo by Ehsanul Haque Long-time volunteer Tony O’Callaghan, our Board member Lyle Monteserrato, and their enthusiastic colleagues, once again, …
The Family Center’s Royal Jubilation
On Saturday, June 2nd, The Family Center hosted a Royal Tea Party for client families receiving our early childhood services. Timed to coincide with the British Diamond Jubilee, the Royal Tea Party developed as our staff’s ingenious way of teaching the children about manners. Don’t all princes and princesses know how to behave well? After arriving in their best formal …
The Family Center BLOOMS and Grows
Last night, May 10th, over 200 guests gathered at Union Square Ballroom to raise funds and celebrate BLOOM 2012 benefitting The Family Center Buddy Program, which matches adult mentors with vulnerable New York City children affected by family crisis and loss. In addition to enjoying the company, beverages and luxury silent auction items generously donated by BLOOM sponsors, guests were …
TFC is a featured member of the NCLSN
The Family Center is honored to be a featured member on the National Cancer Legal Services Network (NCLSN). The first of its kind, the NCLSN website promotes awareness of existing cancer legal advocacy and the need for additional legal assistance programs for people affected by cancer. The Family Center’s legal team provides assistance to vulnerable New York families confronting a …
Diabetes Alert Day at TFC
Diabetes Alert Day is tomorrow, March 27th! The Family Center diabetes awareness, prevention and control program, B-SWEL (Brooklyn –Stay Well, Enjoy Life) is hosting a special event to mark this day alerting community members about their diabetes risk. The B-SWEL team will be conducting A1c screenings to test newcomers’ blood sugar levels, as well as hosting educational workshops for National …
