The Teeing Off for The Center for Family Support Foundation Golf Event raised over $68,000 – thank you to all the golfers, sponsors, and donors! These funds will support programs and services that otherwise would not have been possible, and strengthen CFS’ ability to deliver individualized support to those we serve, like Keith, Elisanta, and
Read moreBlog
Presenting Our 2021 ADVOCATE AWARDS!
Congratulations to the amazing advocates who do so much at The Center for Family Support! We are proud of each of them! And now… drumroll, please, we are delighted to announce the 2021 Advocate Awards! Advocate of the Year: Strong Island Voices- TheresaNew Jersey Self Advocacy-JohnnyNYC Self Starters-Kasheena Go Getter Awards: Started his own Virtual Support “Drama Club”- AnatolyiStarted
Read moreCFS Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
At the Center for Family Support, we’re honored to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with our staff and participants! We are lucky to have so many cultures represented at CFS. It truly makes all our lives richer having people with backgrounds from all over Latin and Central American working with us and participating in our
Read moreMaking Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks: October 9th – October 23rd
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We encourage everyone to show their support by attending one of American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks! New York Walks Long Island- Jones Beach- Oct. 16th Queens- Flushing Meadows Corona Park- Oct. 16th Bay Plaza Shopping Center-Oct. 23rd Brooklyn- Coney Island Boardwalk, Maimonides Park-Oct. 9th Manhattan-
Read moreNatural Supports Committee: In Conversation with Danielle Powers-Diaz
“I am inspired by Dr. Dave Pitonyak who encourages us to ask: ’Who audits loneliness? Who champions relationships?’” A Conversation with Danielle Powers-Diaz, Chair, CFS’ Natural Supports Committee Since first forming in 2014, CFS’ Natural Supports Committee has developed and plays an integral role at the organization. But what is “Natural Support”? Chair of the
Read more