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…e lives of people, especially women and children, by supporting, educating, activating and organizing people around crucial issues, such as the epidemic of gender based violence, the lack of living wages, the stalling of immigrant reforms, …

…t her freedom from abuse has had on her children. After years of domestic violence that “felt like a strait jacket that was never removed” Zenaida found safety, counseling and healing at Secret Garden. As she reclaimed her own life a…

…ooks, workbooks and other literature.  Children shared ideas and perused books, discussing the merits of reading. The event was led by the shelter's Child Care Department.  …

…lence Shelter for herself and her three children is a moment she will forever cherish. That moment, however, was only the beginning of a journey that would take several twists over the next several years. "My abuser beat me up very ba…

…lence shelter with bags of toys for the children residing there. Yenely Gomez, Director of Child Care/Recreation at Freedom House, was thrilled to receive the call and even more excited after they arranged for Alison to personally deliver …

…lence with disabilities (men, women and children) as well as formerly and currently homeless people with disabilities. Led by Spread the Sparkle founder Abbey LeVine and over 30 volunteers, the afternoon featured singing, a face painter, a…

…sa is survived by her husband and three children. Georgette Delinois, Program Director at Barrier Free Living's Secret Garden, began working with Theresa in 2000 as her therapist. "Theresa was an integral part of Secret Garden where, as s…

…e Toys brighten the holiday for the 144 children living at Barrier Free Living's Freedom House domestic violence shelter and BFL Apartments as well as our Secret Garden program. Learn more about donating a toy, your time or much needed fin…

…sitors (including more than one million children) in its continuing mission to nurture meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. In association with the Clement A. Price Institute on Ethnicity, Culture, and the Mo…

…ed a 4-week pet therapy program for the children living at Barrier Free Living's Freedom House Domestic Violence Shelter. There are over 50 children living at the shelter.  Pet therapy is used as a tool to build esteem and foster confiden…

…trick or treat outfits to donate to the children living at Barrier Free Living's Freedom House Domestic Violence Shelter. Heather Borstein, who helped organize the drive says "We love the work that BFL does. It's our privilege to help othe…

…l Estate Committee; Jeremy Kohomban of Children's Village, a founding FPWA Member Agency; Jeffrey Lee of the New York City Economic Development Corporation; FPWA Faith & Justice Fellow Pastor Brian Ellis Gibbs; and representatives fr…

…ingle head of household and up to three children. The families will be in our building on 138th Street and the singles will be in our adjacent building on 139th Street. There has been a scarcity of housing specifically built for people w…

…ingle head of household and up to three children. The families will be in our building on 138th Street and the singles will be in our adjacent building on 139th Street. There has been a scarcity of housing specifically built for people w…

…etter society and safer environments to children. Your voice is more powerful than you can imagine. Together, we can move mountains. Connie Lee/Founder/President/FACSAFoundation.org [email protected]  …

…Toys is donating nearly 100 toys to the children of Barrier Free Living's Freedom House Shelter this May. Second Chance Toys is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation founded in 2006 to rescue and recycle plastic toys for children in need by dona…

…lly wanted to be a better person for my children. My kids are absolutely my biggest motivator. BFL: To people with a disability who may at one point feel hopeless or challenged, what can you say to them to help them move forward in their l…

For NYC children & Youth with disabilities and their families. Summer Fun & More has expanded to offer a face-to-face opportunity to explore an incredible range of year-round programs, afterschool supports, arts, travel, sports, a…

… track the progress of their school-age children. Until now, these basic, yet critical, necessities have essentially been out of reach for the poorest in our city simply because of the cost,” said Traci Lester, Executive Director of LSA …

…s, piggy banks and holiday items to the children and families at Freedom House Emergency Shelter this holiday season. "It is through the generosity of groups like Purge4Peace that we can brighten the holiday season for the residents and ch…

… Montalvo of The Committee For Hispanic Children & Families; and Robert Siebel of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens. Pictured: Human Servcies Council's Jason Wu and Marisa Semensohn.    …

…lly wanted to be a better person for my children. My kids are absolutely my biggest motivator. BFL: To people with a disability who may at one point feel hopeless or challenged, what can you say to them to help them move forward in their l…

…ervice programs to help New York City's children and families achieve life-changing outcomes. Leake & Watts: Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Leake & Watts continues to provide support today to thousands of children, adults and fam…

…accommodate disabled women and disabled children who are victims of domestic violence.  BFL is currently building a supportive housing complex to serve victims of domestic violence after they leave the shelter. This charity operates prima…

…ims to build healthy relationships with children, to understand a child’s development and to help them grow in a way that emphasizes their potential.  Being “purposeful” in parenting can include meeting a child’s essential needs (b…

…e. They marked the number of women and children who died through family violence in the state last year. More than one death a fortnight. Read more. …

…. The March will end at the East Harlem Children’s Aid Center 130 East 101 Street, El Barrio/East Harlem, New York, between Lexington and Park Ave. The Center’s doors will open at 2pm for the public and the press. The marchers are expec…

…ims to build healthy relationships with children, to understand a child’s development and to help them grow in a way that emphasizes their potential.  Being “purposeful” in parenting can include meeting a child’s essential needs (b…

… 67 Street in Queens, NY for adults and children affected by spinal cord injury from 8am - 3pm . This will be a thrilling one-of-a-kind experience for the disability community. Here's a short video about adaptive surfing & see pi…