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Taste of Hope Event Inspires & Empowers

Posted by Barrier Free Living • Posted in BFL News, Corporate/Event Sponsors, Current Events
Posted on May 17, 2013 •No comments • Leave a Comment »

On Thursday, May 16th the HOPE Program hosted its second annual A Taste of HOPE event, a celebration of tastings, toasts and transformations at Steelcase in Manhattan.

Barrier Free Living’s HR/Organizational Development Team attended, joining a packed crowd at the stunning Steelcase venue overlooking Columbus Circle. Guests included the founder of HOPE Deborah Antoine, (pictured with Dr. Clarel Antoine).

Taste of Hope featured a host of award-winning partners, including: Inside Park at St. Bart’s, Murray’s Cheese, Neuman’s Kitchen, Chelsea Market Baskets, Jimmy’s 43 and many others.

HOPE empowers New Yorkers living in poverty to achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment and advancement. Our innovative programs and individualized services help those with the deepest barriers connect with the workforce with results among the strongest in the industry.

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Secret Garden Program Celebrates Women’s Day

Posted by Barrier Free Living • Posted in BFL News, Domestic Violence
Posted on May 16, 2013 •No comments • Leave a Comment »

BFL’s Secret Garden Domestic Violence Program held its annual Women’s Day Celebration this month. The event heralded the courage and triumphs of survivors who have grown and healed through the program. The celebration included a poetry reading, piano recital and lunch. Special gift bags were provided by The Body Shop.

 

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Alex Minsky Continues to Inspire People with Disabilities

Posted by Barrier Free Living • Posted in Advocacy, Current Events
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First featured on our website last October, Alex Minsky, the Marine Lance Cpl. who lost his leg when his truck rolled over an IED (improvised explosive device) in Afghanistan, has gone onto become a sought after model and inspiration for people with disabilities world wide.

Click here to view the latest behind the scenes photo shoot with Alex on vimeo.

 

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Transitional Housing Program Celebrates Mother’s Day

Posted by Barrier Free Living • Posted in BFL News, Corporate/Event Sponsors, Current Events, Shelter
Posted on May 15, 2013 •No comments • Leave a Comment »

The residents of  BFL’s Transitional Housing program, formerly homeless men and women with disabilities, were treated to a sumptuous May Day feast this month. The 24 women of the shelter received special Mother’s Day gift bags courtesy of The Body Shop.

BFL’s Occupational Therapy team coordinated the event, which included a baking class and cupcake decorating workshop. The Body Shop choose Transitional Housing as the featured charity in it’s ‘Another For a Mother’ drive where customers were encouraged to buy and donate items to shelter programs.

 

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