“Going once…going twice…sold!” Hundreds of Family Center supporters enjoyed food, drinks, dancing and the highlight of the night, a live date auction, at the Leadership Council’s Bids for Kids event on November 18. This year’s crowd grooved to the tunes of DJ VNA and laughed along with MC and comedienne Alene Latimer as she introduced the volunteer dates who braved …
Halloween at TFC: No tricks, All treats!
Halloween arrived full of treats this year for The Family Center. Korn Ferry International employees once again transformed their office into a trick-or-treating adventure for our families. Excited Family Center children arrived in a variety of costumes and traveled from desk to desk collecting candy. Afterwards the employee volunteers and our client families enjoyed a pizza party together, complete with Halloween cupcakes! …
King of Pop’s Compassion Lives On
Over the Columbus Day holiday weekend, The Family Center collaborated with Heal the World for Children NYC to host a day filled with musical activities focused on spreading the positive messages found in Michael Jackson’s art and work. Founded by the King of Pop’s fans from around the world, Heal the World for Children was inspired by the love and …
TFC’s Largest Turnout Ever for the Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure®
On Sunday, September 18th, over 23 runner and walkers joined The Family Center Pink Ladies & Gents in Central Park for the 2011 Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure®. Participants included TFC staff members, Buddy pairs and other members of our extended ‘family’, many of whom understand firsthand the terrible toll that breast cancer can take on families. For …
Network. Advocate. Make a Difference.
The go-getting, dynamic, and diverse volunteer group that raised over $100,000 for The Family Center mentoring program is looking for new members! Local professionals who seek to raise awareness, resources, and funds for vulnerable children and families in New York City, join The Family Center Leadership Council. The Leadership Council celebrates the idea of family with a passionate commitment to …
Duane Reade Helps New York Family Rebuild Life & Home
Duane Reade is more than just New York City’s largest and most favored pharmacy. While most New Yorkers think of Duane Reade as their local drugstore, The Family Center knows that Duane Reade is a compassionate force working to improve the lives of families in our city through the Duane Reade Charitable Foundation. For the last three years, Duane Reade …
Assessing a Child Can Make All the Difference
The Family Center is proud of our commitment to research and evaluation. Only by learning how our programs truly help vulnerable children and families can we refine our services to maximize their impact. The Family Center launched Early Support for Lifelong Success (ESLS) in 2008 when we received funding from the federal Abandoned Infants Assistance Program (AIA). Our goal: to …
Help TFC Run Breast Cancer Out of Town!
The Family Center benefits from the support of many private funders, but our relationship with The Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is extra special. For several years now, we have received a Community Breast Health Program grant from the Komen Greater NYC Foundation to provide supportive services to 120 minority breast cancer survivors and their …
Daniel Fennessy Memorial Fund 3rd Annual Halloween Party!
On Friday, October 28th, ghouls and goblins from far and wide will be joining The Family Center for The Daniel Fennessy Memorial Fund’s 3rd Annual Halloween Party! Held at The Inn at New Hyde Park in Long Island from 8:30 p.m. until half past the witching hour (12:30 a.m.), the evening promises to be mischievously fun with dancing, costume …
B-SWEL Hosting Diabetes Self Management Workshops
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 …