At Camp Felix – the overnight summer camp operated by The Foundling and the Felix Organization – young people in foster care have the opportunity to grow, learn, and connect with a community of their peers. In this ABC News piece, watch Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, who co-founded Felix Organization, and Marcello, a camper-turned-counselor, discuss the […]
On their daily Around the Boroughs segment, reporter Ron Lee reported on our Staten Island Community Partnership‘s mobile food pantry. Watch the video below: On #StatenIsland, a mobile food pantry is helping families in need provide food for their table. #AroundTheBoroughs #ny1 @chelsea_j_katz @Sherwoodstock @TheNYFoundling pic.twitter.com/W8hAECMv9f — Ron Lee (@RonLeeReporting) August 23, 2023
On their daily ‘Around the Boroughs’ segment, NY1 reporter Ron Lee featured Fatherhood Fun Day – an annual event hosted by our Staten Island Community Partnership. Watch the video below: On #StatenIsland, a festive celebration celebrated the role of male caregivers and connected the community to available resources. @TheNYFoundling #AroundTheBoroughs #ny1 @Sherwoodstock @chelsea_j_katz pic.twitter.com/65R5qgSJ81 — […]
Pix11 covered our June 14 Daniel Washington Jr. Basketball Tournament – an annual event hosted by our Developmental Disabilities Division that allows our participants the opportunity to play competitive basketball, enjoy cheerleading, and showcase their skills. Watch the video at Pix11
“Now is the right time to think through what we have learned and what we have not yet done,” reflects Jessica Nauiokas in a new piece on New Leaders’ website. “It’s a real opportunity for us to go into the next school year with an even stronger handle on how we can deepen our practice. […]
Every day, our neighbors – with the support of The Foundling – are building their own bright futures. We believe in the power and potential of all people, and our services provide innovative and fruitful opportunities to those we serve: children in foster care, families in our therapeutic programs, adults with developmental disabilities living in […]
Melanie Hartzog, our CEO and President, was named one of the honorees for City & State NY’s Nonprofit Trailblazer awards, which celebrate non-profit leaders who have dedicated their lives to making New York City a better place. Check out the profile of Mel and other leaders across the nonprofit community. Read more at City & […]
On local television channel BronxNet’s Bronx Social Justice and Anti-Violence Forums, Trevor Raushi of our Child Abuse Prevention Program sat down with host Daren Jaime to discuss his program and the impact it has on elementary school children and their parents across NYC. Watch the interview below: Read more on BronxNet
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, News 12’s Zhane Caldwell spoke with one Brooklyn college student who is prepping to cross the graduation stage in days about her upbringing and how the College Choice program (part of our Fostering College Success Initiative) provided what was needed to succeed. Watch and read more on News […]