Support for Immigrant Families
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Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis happening at our nation's border, FCA remains committed to supporting immigrant families here on Long Island. Throughout the year, we provide unparalleled support and care to immigrant families in the Village of Hempstead and surrounding communities by providing day care, vocational education, ESL classes, counseling and more to help each family get ahead.
We encourage you to take a moment to read and see how FCA's Summer Camp Fund and additional contributions have kept our Nursery Co-Op families resilient, educated and supported for several generations and we invite you to
support the cause
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FCA's 2017 Annual Report
Be sure to view our easy to read Annual Report which demonstrates our passion and dedication for the work we do for Long Island's most vulnerable children, seniors, families and our communities.
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Addiction Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
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Governor Andrew Cuomo Appoints FCA President/CEO Dr. Reynolds to Workgroup to Help Draft Legislation for NYS Adult-Marijuana Program.
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FCA's SHERPA Peer Recovery Coaches
have so far served 97 people since the program launch earlier this year, providing life-saving resources and information aimed to drastically minimize the likelihood of future opioid related overdoses.
FCA operates SHERPA in collaboration with CHS's Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and Thomas' Hope Foundation.
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Strong Turnout at Free HIV Testing Event in Hempstead
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FCA and partnering organizations recognized National HIV Testing Day with free HIV Testing in Hempstead, NY. Of the more than 150 attendees, 45 individuals were tested for HIV and HCV. Countless others learned about options available to them in their community and participated in mini-workshops throughout the day.
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Live Musical Performances at THRIVE
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Visions of Hope
packed the house at THRIVE Recovery Center in early July, performing inspirational music a week after Northport-based rock band
Wheatus
performed a more intimate acoustic session for a small group of local fans. Both benefit concerts raised funds for THRIVE's programs and services.
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Visions of Hope at THRIVE - 7/7/18
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Wheatus at THRIVE - 6/29/18
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HER TURN Continues to Transform Lives
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HER TURN empowers at-risk individuals in the Village of Hempstead and surrounding communities. W
orking primarily with minority females, HER TURN offers women the opportunity to better both themselves and others through the creation of a community network.
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Family Education & Support
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National Night Out Hempstead 2018
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FCA was well represented at National Night Out in Hempstead yesterday. The event brought the community together for a fun night of live music, cookouts and more to promote crime prevention, build healthy relationships between residents and police, and offer a range of community resources.
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FCA's Quilt Initiative Grows in Hempstead
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18 students from the Hempstead Evergreen Charter Middle School’s Community Service Club visited FCA’s Lynn Vanderhall Nursery Co-op to take part in FCA’s
Safe & Warm Quilt Initiative,
creating decorative 18×18 squares with Nursery kids!
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Project Independence Youth Grow and Soar
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From workshops to college visits, Project Independence youth worked hard through June to further their opportunities for success.
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FCA Rolls Out New Family Therapy Practice, Family First.
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The need for quality family-based therapy services on Long Island continues to grow. FCA is happy to announce the start of a new practice called Family First, based in Mineola, which provides fee-for-service family, couples and individual therapy to help people master their parenting, relationships, communication, coping skills and more.
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Goldman Sachs Volunteers at Walkabout!
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10 Goldman Sachs Community TeamWorks Volunteers, including FCA Leadership Council member Arakel Torosian, spent the day at FCA's Walkabout residence to help clean out the garage as a way to start creating a a brand new space for the residents to utilize in the future. The all-day event introduced Goldman Sachs volunteers to the work FCA does to protect and strengthen runaway and homeless youth on Long Island.
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New Bicycles for Lakeview House Residents!
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Lakeview House residents can further enjoy the outdoors this summer after receiving new bicycles and helmets thanks to generous donors!
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Prom with a Little Help From Friends of FCA
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In late June, a fundraiser geared to help FCA's Lakeview House residents attend their prom at no cost resulted in a success! Three residents received free prom dresses, professional hair styling and makeup so they could experience prom and create memories to last a life time!
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Leading Young People On a Path to Success
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At FCA, we take pride in guiding our clients toward bright, fulfilling futures. The following programs shared many of these inspiring journeys from the past couple of months and continue help the community become more resilient.
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Health Insurance Assistance
FCA's HIICAP Counselors help Long Island seniors navigate the complexities of Health Insurance. Learn how one of our volunteer counselors provided a strong sense of relief to an isolated senior after she received a surprise Medicare bill.
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A Strong Support System
FCA's Alzheimer's Caregiver Support program provides the emotional support and educational support to help caregivers become more resilient, practice self care and feel more connected with their family.
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Kathryn Boehmer Swims, Bikes, Run for FCA's Walkabout!
On July 29th, Kathryn Boehmer became an Ironman! An Ironman triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a marathon one after the other! This past Spring, Kathryn took time out of her work and training schedule to visit FCA's Transitional and Independent Living Residence for Young Adults to learn about the positive impact it has on the lives of homeless young adults on Long Island. She decided to raise funds and awareness for the cause and surpassed $5,000 in a matter of months. The West Hempstead native is our July hero of the month and we are grateful for her extraordinary efforts.
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Lisa Ganz to Represent FCA at LIBN 30 Under 30 Awards
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FCA's Senior Director of Peer and Recovery Services, Lisa Ganz, will be a Long Island Business News 30 Under 30 award recipient this September along with 29 other dynamic and young Long Island professionals from a wide range of industries.
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9.6/18 - 9/14/18:
Walk to the End... of the Epidemic
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FCA will be represented by
THRIVE Recovery Community & Outreach Center and affiliate organization Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) as a group of four brave individuals walk across Long Island to
spread the word that recovery is possible, treatment is available and effective, and prevention can work to end the opioid epidemic on Long Island.
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Our Golf Tournament is completely SOLD OUT but you can still support the cause by joining our
Tennis Tournament,
becoming a sponsor or making a
donation to support FCA's mission.
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10.26.18: One Island Giving Day
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This year marks the second annual One Island Giving Day. More than 100 not-for-profit agencies will join forces to spread awareness of Long Island's most dire issues and how organizations are working tirelessly to make our communities better places to live. FCA is proud to be a part of this Island wide initiative and we call on you to support us today!
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11.15.18 Fall Harvest Celebration
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Join us for our largest fundraiser of the year as we honor Scott & Debby Rechler at the Engineers Country Club in Roslyn Harbor, NY.
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Scott Rechler, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of RXR Realty LLC; Debby Rechler, Community Advocate
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We're proud to call Long Island our home and we know you are too. Consider becoming a sustaining monthly donor and join the FCA family in protecting and strengthening Long Island's most vulnerable families.
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Latest Employment Opportunities.
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Professional Development Workshops.
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The mission of Family & Children's Association is to protect and strengthen Long Island's most vulnerable children, seniors, families and communities. Through an integrated network of services and counseling, Family and Children’s Association provides help and hope to under served and disadvantaged individuals struggling to build better lives.
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