From the moment you meet Nancy, you can feel her warmth—even before you hear her voice. Yet it’s her voice—kind, steady, and full of conviction—that has carried her through a truly awe-inspiring journey of self-advocacy, independence, kindness, and community leadership. Nancy, who has intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and uses a motorized wheelchair because she
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Celebrating the Season: New York Holiday Party 2025
The New York holiday party was a joyful celebration that brought everyone together to mark the season in a fun and meaningful way. The event was filled with energy as participants spent time socializing, laughing, and enjoying the festive atmosphere. Many guests took to the dance floor, creating moments of shared excitement and togetherness throughout
Read moreCelebrating a Year of Volunteering: End of 2025
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
Read moreP.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
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