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…ave her cycle of violence, with her two children, she finds she has no place else to go, but into shelter. Sydell Thomas, a shelter worker, becomes Ophelia’s Advocate upon her arrival. Slowly, it is revealed that Sydell’s life is not un…
…ree Living. Books will be given to the children of participants at the Secret Garden Domestic Violence program for summer reading.…
…t Freedom House since 2008 first as the children’s counselor, then Coordinator and now Director of Family Services.  Prior to Freedom House she worked with children and families impacted by the World Trade Center attack, children infecte…
…ficiency for homeless mothers and their children. ” Learn more.  …
…mission. The group delivered adult and children’s underwear, dolls, Enfamil, Ensure, Similac, vitamins and energy bars. The doctors saw over two thousand people.…
…Rachel Adams) bring joy and hope to the children of Barrier Free Living's (BFL) Domestic Violence programs. To learn more about how to support, volunteer or participate in BFL events email [email protected].    …
…tter their own lives and those of their children. The Adopt a Mom program started in 2010 as a grassroots effort to raise money to recognize victims of domestic violence while respecting the sacrifices they made to better their situation.�…
A Teen Art Sale to benefit the children of Barrier Free Living's Freedom House Emergency Shelter will be held December 15, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Hastings Yoga, 45 Main St., Hastings on Hudson NY. Freedom House  is nationally recogni…
… as Senate chairman of the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. “People in these awful situations should have time to get medical treatment, counseling, housing and legal assistance.” Read more. …
…ficiency for homeless mothers and their children. " Hearts of Gold's next event at Freedom House is a Halloween party in October for the children and families residing at the domestic violence shelter. Attending the ribbon cutting were Deb…
…ty Church brighten the holidays for the children residing at Freedom House Emergency Shelter. This year, Kids Wish included Barrier Free Living in its special Gift Bank delivering 1 pallet (650lbs) of brand new toys, games, educational ite…
…image above) which serves 54 kids. "The children we work with have witnessed terrible violence and often have difficulty separating from their parents," said Nicole Lesser, Program Director at Freedom House.  "The designs are really going …
…e streets last night. About 21,000 were children." Read the NY Times article. View the Road to End Homelessness Report here. …
…ss Month is to bring together families, children, and adults with varying needs, and advocates who are involved with creating and supporting opportunities for them. This month celebrates our differences and raises awareness for bettering cu…
…day's work? Well, I have two wonderful children who do not give me a lot of time to do that after work.  However, I know that self care is extremely important for longevity in this field.  I try to exercise a couple of mornings a week be…
…pond adequately to widespread abuse of children and adults with disabilities. The Report -- "Abuse of People with Disabilities: Victims and Their Families Speak Out" -- analyzes the results of what may be the largest survey of its kind in…
…ies, I came from a place of despair, my children and I unsure of what would happen next, had to flee for our lives.  When I came to the pick up location, I was nervous and scared.  This woman approached me so shy like and kind.  She said…
…ization that provides dance classes for children with disabilities. Currently, children  of all ages come from all over the tri-state region to participate. There is a voluntary contribution  for classes to help cover the cost of the prog…
…breaking into the house where their two children slept. Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/disabled-get-help-to-escape-home-violence-20130817-2s3yj.html#ixzz2cQgBKXol…
Institute for Children, Poverty & Homelessness reports in its Uncensored Summer Issue on BFL Freedom House's vibrant Beyond Freedom Group. In the article Pearl Brownstein writes about the post-shelter support group for DV survivors.  …
…om Goldman Sachs. Resident families and children took part in crafts, empowerment activities and enjoyed a live performance.…
… Wish Network has honored more than 30 children at Freedom House Emergency Shelter with a Hero of the Month award. The honorees of this program are children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have faced and overcome difficult circumstances…
…th the volunteers and the residents – children and adults alike.  You all put your heart and soul into the day and I am confident that we brought some joy to Freedom House! It was an incredible dedicated group that I was very proud to be…
…,000 people, including more than 22,000 children, slept each night on the street or in a City shelter, the largest homeless shelter population ever recorded. Click here to view rally flyer. …
…treets. Twenty-two thousand of them are children. HSU joined United to End Homelessness to bring attention to the issue and educate the mayoral candidates on the various solutions that can end this crisis in NYC. Along with attending next …
…omkins, SUNY Buffalo Law School, Women, Children & Social Justice Clinic. Presented by: Karalyn Rossi, SUNY Buffalo Law School, Clinic Student.…
… Gather is a concert celebrating women, children and families that are overcoming the cycle of abuse, and are claiming self-determination and personal transformation. The Women Gather is an energetic, joyous celebration of courage and victo…
The children at BFL's Freedom House Domestic Violence emergency shelter took part in a special pajama party this month, thanks to a donation from the nationally known Pajama Program. The Pajama Program provides new pajamas and new books t…
… Fund has provided direct assistance to children, families and the elderly in New York. To celebrate the 101st campaign, an article will appear daily through Jan. 25. Each profile will illustrate the difference that even a modest amount of …

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