We are proud to present CFS STRIKING POWER. Striking Power is the first ever CFS bowling league! In Spring 2021, the CFS board of directors approved grant funding that enabled the Staten Island residences to pioneer a bowling league. This was a wonderful way to safely promote community involvement and socialization. We are so grateful
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In memoriam: William “Bill” Ciliento
On July 24, 2021, we lost someone very special at The Center for Family Support: William “Bill” Ciliento, whom we were proud to provide with community habilitation services in Long Island. Bill leaves an indelible impact on all of us, especially his main staff person Lynn Delmato, who worked with him for more than twenty
Read moreWhy Juneteenth Matters
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
Read moreWishing 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
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