As the year comes to an end, the advocates and support staff join us to bring awareness to volunteering. We started this season by volunteering at City Harvest. City Harvest is an organization that rescues perfectly good, nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it for free to New Yorkers experiencing hunger. Along with our dedicated advocates
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P.A.G.E.S. Self Starters: Advocacy, Impact, and Making a Difference
Action, independence, and impact are just a few words that define CFS’ P.A.G.E.S. advocacy efforts — and the powerful work of its Self Starters group, made up of CFS participants like Jackie, Jeff, Kasheena, and Oscar. P.A.G.E.S. is one of three self-advocacy groups supported by CFS. Focused on political engagement, education, and community action, the
Read moreCFS Employee of the Year!
When Maria won Employee of the Year at CFS, she was stunned. “I was just doing my job,” she said with a warm shrug, still in disbelief. A per diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) at CFS’ Bryant Residence for the past four years, Maria has always balanced other responsibilities and jobs—but never lets that get
Read moreBoxing, Blockbusters, and Brave Change: Jesse’s Amazing Story
Jesse will tell you he’s a bit of a homebody. He loves thriller films and the charm of physical media—DVDs, retro arcade games, and movie theaters. He has filled the apartment where he now lives independently with movie posters, video games, miniature cars, and stacks of DVDs. He much prefers the analogue world to cloud-based
Read moreIn the Driver’s Seat: Jacob’s Inspiring Life
Life has had twists and turns for Jacob. But these days, he’s in the driver’s seat—steering toward a future he’s building with patience, independence, and purpose. A lifelong fan of cars and racing games, Jacob knows the thrill of speed and the importance of control. The road he’s traveled hasn’t been easy, but he’s learned
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