We are so proud that our CEO, Steven Vernikoff, is on Crain’s 2021 list of Notables in Nonprofits and Philanthropy – a celebration of 57 New York heroes who facilitated or led nonprofit work in the face of the pandemic. In compiling it, Crain’s Custom sought to highlight a cohort of individuals whose fundraising, volunteer work, program management
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Louis’ Road to Employment
In January 2020, Louis was offered a job at the store, Marshalls, in New York. He had previously interned at Marshalls and was happy to be in a familiar environment. But within a few weeks, cases of Covid19 were popping up across New York. In March, Louis completed his orientation. The very next day, the
Read moreCFS Successfully Hosted First Vaccine Clinic
On Wednesday, March 17th, 2021, The Center for Family Support (CFS) successfully hosted its first Vaccine clinic in partnership with PharMerica, the parent company of our pharmacy Chemrx. We originally had 50 slots for staff and Individuals to be vaccinated at the end of the day we ended up with a total of 67 people
Read moreWho is Stella Young? And How Does She #choosetochallenge?
For #Women’s History + Development Disabilities Awareness Month #DDA month, we’re highlighting women who #choosetochallenge. This week, we’re sharing Stella Young’s amazing @TED Talk. CLICK HERE to watch the talk. Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn’t, she says, automatically
Read moreBlack History Time with Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence hosted “Black History Time with Sunset” on February 2, 2021 via ZOOM to celebrate Black History Month. Jacquera, Melvin, Tameka, Randolph, and Ivette researched and educated the virtual ZOOM group on some extraordinary people they admire. Erica Vassell, Residence Manager, said “We practiced how to present and how to read off their papers,
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