Here at CFS, we are proud to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday. Our CEO, Steven Vernikoff noted the importance of this day, and our book club has put together a presentation so we can all learn how to celebrate, why to celebrate, and how to help with such an important celebration. CLICK HERE to
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Wishing Everyone a Happy, Safe, and Above All, Healthy July 4!
While the holiday is a time to celebrate, picnic or barbeque with family, relax, and enjoy fireworks, it can also be a stressful time. Veterans who have sacrificed so much the typical Independence Day celebrations include reminders that can trigger uneasiness and discomfort. Here are some tips from the @VeteransAffairs about how to make
Read moreCFS Notes Juneteenth as a Landmark New National Holiday
This June, President Biden signed a new law which established June 19 as the Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This is a landmark new national holiday, and will be observed on Friday, June 18 by federal agencies. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, the day in 1865 when the
Read moreFirst Face-to-Face Wellness Walk
On Friday, June 11th, after more than a year, we had our first face-to-face meeting with some of the individuals we work with! After all these months of being mostly indoors, it was great to meet up, and take a real-life, real-world stroll! This meeting kicked off our weekly wellness walks, which take place every
Read moreThe One and Only Mets Honored CFS Essential Workers
How often do you go to see a game and come back as the “MVP?” That’s what happened last Saturday, June 12th. Some of the CFS staff were honored by the Mets for our work supporting the individuals who CFS serves. It was a great day, and we are all so appreciative that our staff
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