The New York Foundling

Our Fall Fête is in just a few short weeks! Don’t miss your chance to join us on October 22 from 6 – 9:30PM at Ciprani 25 Broadway as we celebrate The Foundling’s ongoing commitment to supporting children and families. You can purchase your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eTdbc5Cq

Come meet the team from our Strong Families and Communities Training Center at their upcoming meet and greet on October 21 from 11AM – 3PM at The Penthouse NY (617 West 46th Street)! Here’s what to look forward to: • The chance to connect with our entire team and learn more about our workshops and evidence-based models • Interactive activities and refreshments • The opportunity to collaborate with other like-minded changemakers This event is open to community leaders and advocates who are looking to strengthen their approach to community-building. Registration is open until this Friday, October 10 – don’t miss your chance to reserve a spot! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4nCxkvI

We’re excited to announce that this morning, our President and CEO Melanie Hartzog will be joining other leaders at Citizens Budget Commission for an important conversation about the critical services our city needs – and how the next mayor can leverage them to improve the lives of New Yorkers. Register here to watch the livestream at 10AM: https://bit.ly/3ILdDCI

Meet Team Foundling! We’re excited to support a group of eleven individuals who will be combining their athletic goals with fundraising this year at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 2. Learn more about the team members and how you can support them and The Foundling here: https://bit.ly/4gTD1Tx

This week, we celebrated the grand opening of our new Head Start and Early Head Start center in Coamo, Puerto Rico! The Las Flores Center consolidates some of The Founding's existing sites in a new resilient building and houses a state-of-the-art community storm shelter in addition to classrooms and recreational spaces. “The Foundling is deeply committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education services and meeting the evolving needs of the communities we support in Puerto Rico,” said Melanie Hartzog, our President and CEO. We’re proud of this brand-new facility and the opportunities it brings. We would like to give a special thanks to Puerto Rico Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera Santana, District Representative Estrella Martínez, Representative Wanda del Valle, Secretary of the Department of Family Evelyn Matos, and Mayor Juan Carlos García Padilla for partnering with us to support the needs of the community.

Technology changes fast and it can be challenging for parents to help their children navigate the digital world safely. As a parent there are steps you can take to set appropriate limits and keep lines of communication open with your children. The Foundling’s Dr. Akeem Marsh shared his expertise with The Wall Street Journal on this important topic. Read the full article to learn more: https://on.wsj.com/4nErIR8

Last week we were proud to celebrate Direct Support Professional (DSP) Appreciation week – the immeasurable impact of our direct service staff is something that always deserves recognition! We appreciate our incredible DSPs who consistently go above and beyond to ensure the well-being of people we support.

The Foundling’s annual Fall Fête is returning to Cipriani 25 Broadway on Wednesday, October 22 from 6 – 9:30PM. Join us for a special evening where we celebrate our long legacy and the opportunities we continue to provide for children and families in our community! Purchase your ticket here before October 10: https://lnkd.in/eTdbc5Cq

Thanks to the generous supporters of our back-to-school drive, which raised nearly $80,000 worth of school supplies, The Foundling distributed over 1,500 backpacks and supplies to children as they prepared to return to school. Our events in the Bronx, East Harlem, and Staten Island were a huge success, equipping families with supplies and resources to start the new school year on the right foot. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible! #backtoschool #buildingfutures #newyorkfoundling

Our Las Flores Head Start & Early Head Start Center is almost ready to begin serving children and families in Coamo, Puerto Rico! This brand-new early education center will allow us to serve more children and families ages 0-5, in a beautiful and bright space designed to inspire learning and growth. Coamo mayor Juan Carlos Garcia Padilla recently toured the space in advance of next month's grand opening - we are thankful for his partnership!