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The Childrens’ Counselors at Freedom House use play, art and talk therapy to help young residents heal from the trauma of domestic violence.


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May:

BFL Women's Day Event

BFL’s Women’s Day Event on May 5 drew a standing room only crowd from the Secret Garden and Transitional Housing Programs. View the event video.

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"Ask and I Will Tell" Amethyst Women's Project

Art Connects New York opens the group exhibition, “Ask and I Will Tell” Thursday, May 17th at Amethyst Women’s Project, a Coney-Island based organization serving women adversely impacted by substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence.

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Art Connects NY Launches Exhibit

Art Connects NY, which has a permanent exhibit at BFL, opened a new show May 9…

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Freedom House Financial Clinic

Freedom House director Isa Martinez presented at the Organizational Development Session of the HRA Non-Residential Director’s meeting on May 4, highlighting the success of the programs Financial Clinic for residents…

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BFL Website Launch Party

BFL’s May 2 website launch party was a smash hit. Highlights included the premiere of filmmaker Blake Drummond’s BFL Mission film, live music by the duo Jake and John and mingling with the dynamo web development team from Coa Design. View the launch party video…

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Banco Popular Supports Women’s Day

A generous donation from Banco Popular gave a boost to Barrier Free Living’s Mother’s Day/Women’s Day Empowerment event this May…

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3 Things You Can Do
To Make A Difference

1. Help end hunger.

3 million New Yorkers who experience difficulty affording food. Food Bank For New York City is the city's major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty throughout the five boroughs.

2. Volunteer.

Volunteer at one of the City's organizations striving to improve the lives of domestic violence victims and their children, including the Family Justice Center in downtown Brooklyn.

3. Mentor.

Get involved with Disability Mentoring Day, City of NY Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities or Enable America. Raise awareness/increase employment opportunities for 54 million Americans with disabilities.

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