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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April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, and CFS is proud to support individuals with autism in leading meaningful and fulfilled lives! This year, the theme for World Autism Day is “Inclusion in the Workplace” particularly for individuals on the autism spectrum. That’s why we’re delighted to share this news clip, featuring a partner that provides employment to individuals with
Read moreLouis’ 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
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