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-
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Natural 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 moreCFS’ Alexandra’s Growth Mindset Lands Her a Scholarship!
Alexandra’s 19-year career with CFS has been a story of growth, and the next step in her journey – a Masters in Public Administration from Monroe College – will be supported by a scholarship from 100 Hispanic Women. “I started at CFS in 2003 as a Direct Support Professional (which was then called Residential Habilitation
Read moreLeading the Way: CFS Walking Club Tours with Kevin
In the summer of 2021, more than a year into COVID, everyone in New York was ready to get out of their houses and explore their communities again. It was then that Kevin, who has been receiving support from The Center for Family Support for many years, started walking around New York City with other
Read moreLet’s Support Each Other and Spread Love
Early in the pandemic several individuals that CFS supports joined up to form the CFS Poetry Club. Every other week for two years, the Club has met on Zoom with CFS staff from the Innovative Planning Department to share their creative work, collaborate with one another, and connect with participants from a variety of programs
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