What’s New
On Thursday, April 27th, The Family Center was thrilled to honor the New York Life Foundation, our former Board Chair, Shamoun Afram, and the Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Craig B. Gaddy Sr. Each honoree has contributed...
On Saturday, March 25th, Ty Hunter visited The Family Center to kick off Rize Up, our new Saturday program for youth. Ty is a celebrity stylist, motivational speaker and published author. Our youth soaked up his positive vibes and advice...
The Family Center Executive Director Ivy Gamble Cobb was interviewed by Cheryl Wills of Spectrum News' In Focus this past Sunday, March 26th. The two discussed the importance of honoring Social Work Month and how The Family Center has...
The Family Center is hosting an Open House on February 2nd, 10am to 12pm. Enjoy light refreshments, while learning more about the agency's services, including the Legal Wellness Institute, family stabilization, Irene LeeKong Institute,...
The Family Center's annual toy drive and holiday party returned back in person for the first time since 2019. Due continued Covid protocols, the event was converted to a more intimate, health-conscious event but still kept the same livel...
The Family Center recently hosted an art workshop in Brooklyn's Ft. Greene Park for children and their parents, or caregivers. The workshop, led by Angeli Rasbury, provides youth the opportunity to build confidence through creative...
On August 25th, The Family Center hosted a Back-to-School Picnic Celebration in Brooklyn's Von King Park. The day was filled with activities and games, and culminated in the ultimate tug of war competition. Meanwhile, children's caregive...
Thursday, April 28th The Family Center celebrated our 2022 Spring Soirée at Tribeca Rooftop. The event replaced the annual Harvest Ball, which was pushed back two years due to the pandemic. This year's three honorees included a woman w...
On Thursday, March 24th, The Family Center was thrilled to welcome NYS Attorney General Letitia James and The Brooklyn Community Foundation to our office. The Foundation announced 10 new grants to support recovery programming and subst...
George and Luis are friends who challenge each other to do better and be better. The Family Center is thrilled to benefit from their friendly competition this coming Sunday, April 24th, 2022 when they run the Brooklyn Marathon for the ...
The Family Center has just wrapped up another cycle of our virtual Parenting Journey group. It was 12 sessions of laughter, tears, introspection and community. As our parents worked through some difficult topics and discussions, we defin...