by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 30, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
We opened four residential programs this year — the Seneca House shelter in the Bronx, serving 75 families, and three sanctuary hotels, serving 209 families. Thanks to our housing specialist, we were able to place seven of our residents in permanent independent...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 30, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
Thank you to US Customs and Border Protection.Each year, their employees host a toy drive and generously donate to our New LIFE Center, Uniondale. Says The New LIFE Center Coordinator Hylkije Halili, “We greatly appreciate the generosity of the US Customs and Border...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 26, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
Mix an LSSNY board member (Rachel Cohen) with little elves and social media connections. Prep time: 13 days Cook time: 1 day Total time: Two weeks Servings: 105 toys for children in LSSNY’s foster care program Step-by-step recipe: – Match donating families with...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 25, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
This is how we Christmas at LSSNY! Left: Ruth Acevedo, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO (aka Mrs. Claus) Ruth Acevedo and Frosty the Snowman Frosty “After” Dr, Kelly Making his Rounds No holiday party would be complete without our fearless...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 24, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories, Uncategorized
We’ve been spreading holiday cheer! Our new Family Enrichment Center (FEC) hosted a holiday party for our foster care program, Family Support Services, St. Johns House 2, and community members of Morrisania, Crotona, East Tremont, and Belmont. There were gifts for all...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 23, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
Thankfully, The Grinch had a change of heart! He and his dog Max visited our Muhlenberg Residence’s annual holiday party, hobnobbing with program participants and LSSNY staff and giving out gifts. This year we gave out comforters to the participants. Meals were cooked...