Make sure your vote is counted. Register to vote today! The last date to register for in-person voting is Friday, October 8. Register today to vote in the November 2, 2021 NYS General Election! The deadlines to request an Absentee Ballot are: OCT 18, 2021 (via online, email, fax, or mail)NOV 1, 2021 (in-person)
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Striking Power: CFS’s First Bowling League!
We are proud to present CFS STRIKING POWER. Striking Power is the first ever CFS bowling league! In Spring 2021, the CFS board of directors approved grant funding that enabled the Staten Island residences to pioneer a bowling league. This was a wonderful way to safely promote community involvement and socialization. We are so grateful
Read moreRasheem’s Perseverance: No storm stops him!
Remember the storm that hit New York and New Jersey as a result of Hurricane Ida a couple weeks ago? One of the individuals we work with, Rasheem, won’t forget it soon, and neither will we. We are so impressed with his perseverance! Rasheem, entered our SEMP (Supported Employment Program) program during Covid, and was
Read moreIn memoriam: William “Bill” Ciliento
On July 24, 2021, we lost someone very special at The Center for Family Support: William “Bill” Ciliento, whom we were proud to provide with community habilitation services in Long Island. Bill leaves an indelible impact on all of us, especially his main staff person Lynn Delmato, who worked with him for more than twenty
Read moreLaughing Meditation
Laughing has a lot of benefits. Tamiko Hill, DSP who facilitates “Laughing Meditation”, was inspired by the science of simply laughing. Laughter is known to increase both mental and physical health. Laughter releases endorphins in your brain which puts you in a better mood resulting in stress reduction. Laughter strengthens the immune system which gives
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