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Gang Prevention Specialist Assists Long Island Professionals
President Alyse Cardello explains, “LIFY is a consortium of private not for profit organizations, in the private and public agencies committed to meeting the needs of Long Island families and children who are at risk. LI professionals have increasing concerns about our youth and the effect the gang involvement can have on them. Many of our children are witnessing their peers swept into a life of violence and chaos. “ LIFY and NY OCFS organized this opportunity for professionals to learn intervention strategies from an expert in the field of youth violence. Ron “Cook” Barrett is a NYS Gang prevention expert from Albany NY, who stresses a proactive approach to intervention with youth. He is a national speaker on youth violence and coordinates extensive after-school and weekend programming for at risk youth in Albany. For any further information about LIFY please call Alyse Cardello 516 697 2294. To reach Ron Barrett check out http://www.nysgangprevention.com. MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 4,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as two orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care through its network of service locations in New York City and on Long Island. Its continuum of care includes family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community-based residential programs, medical and mental-health services, and campus-based residential treatment programs, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized support services offering skills training and hands-on work experience help our teen and young adult clients learn to be self-sufficient.
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Annual Harvest Ball Raises Over $150,000
Jonathan Brand is Vice President for Credit Risk Management at Banco Popular North America. His wealth of experience in the banking industry spans three decades, during which he has held senior positions at various institutions, including Fleet National Bank, Sterling National Bank, Bank Leumi Trust Co., and Chase Manhattan Bank. Mr. Brand is also very active in the community and with his synagogue. He has been a good friend to the children of MercyFirst and is a strong supporter of the mission. He has also been active in MercyFirst’s fund-raising activities, including the annual Golf Outings. MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 4,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as two orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care through its network of service locations in New York City and on Long Island. Its continuum of care includes family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community-based residential programs, medical and mental-health services, and campus-based residential treatment programs, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized support services offering skills training and hands-on work experience help our teen and young adult clients learn to be self-sufficient.
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RTS Foundation Donates $125,000 to
MercyFirst’s Bridges to the Future Program
“The RTS Family Foundation is pleased to continue its support of the work of MercyFirst,” say Trustees S. Mary McGrory and S. Pat Hartigan. “Their programs for children, families and teens are much needed.” “We appreciate the support we have received over the years from the RTS Foundation,” explains MercyFirst CEO Gerard McCaffery. “In addition to the care and support that goes on everyday in our programs, our Bridges to the Future Program provides a range of youth development services to help prepare teens for when they leave our care. This area is a priority of the agency as we seek to strengthen how we provide our youth with the skills and training they need to secure jobs that can support them, scholarship assistance to attend college, and financial help to live independently in the community. We are grateful to have the RTS Foundation’s support in this effort.” MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 4,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as two orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care through its network of service locations in New York City and on Long Island. Its continuum of care includes family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community-based residential programs, medical and mental-health services, and campus-based residential treatment programs, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized support services offering skills training and hands-on work experience help our teen and young adult clients learn to be self-sufficient.
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Building on the Dreams of Her Father and Mother: Sharing Tennis With
Under-Privileged Youth
This is exactly the type of reaction Kevin and Coleen had been hoping for when they started partnering with MercyFirst in June. The partnership came about when MercyFirst Board Member and Cold Spring Valley Member, John Koehler began talking to Kevin about the boys living on the Campus just around the corner. “We’re very fortunate that we are a family-owned, family-run club. It gives us the flexibility to open our courts up to these young men and expose them to a new sport,” explains Kevin, whose brother-in-law Daniel Dunn shares club responsibilities with Coleen and him. Not only is the club family-run and operated, Daniel Dunn was responsible for the club’s design and literally built the club with his own two hands, with the help of the rest of the family. In addition to learning basic tennis skills, the boys run laps and learn about court maintenance and tennis etiquette. The program has been such a success that there are plans to try to expand it to include boys and girls from MercyFirst’s other programs, including its after- school programs. Cold Spring Valley Tennis Club, which straddles land in Woodbury and Huntington, was founded in 1980 by well-known tennis pro John H. Dunn. He began his career at Hempstead Lake State Park where he set up clinics, used his innovative style to teach lessons, and ran the Long Island Open Tennis Tournament. Mr. Dunn’s legacy shines through in the success of his students, some of whom played in the US Open and in Wimbledon, and hundreds of whom received tennis college scholarships. Mr. Dunn also founded the Hempstead Lake Indoor Tennis Club and resides in the Woodbury Tennis House of the former Henry Rogers Winthrop Estate in Woodbury, NY. MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 4,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as two orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care through its network of service locations in New York City and on Long Island. Its continuum of care includes family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community-based residential programs, medical and mental-health services, and campus-based residential treatment programs, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized support services offering skills training and hands-on work experience help our teen and young adult clients learn to be self-sufficient.
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MercyFirst Raises Over $200,000 During Annual Summer Golf Outing
Headquartered in Syosset, NY, MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that provides an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse. The Annual Summer Golf Outing supports MercyFirst’s range of programs, which include family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community homes and campus-based residential treatment programs, medical and mental-health care, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized skills development and workforce preparation experiences designed to help our adolescents learn to be self-sufficient.
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MercyFirst Raises $130,000 During Spring Golf Outing
The Annual Spring Golf Outing supports MercyFirst’s range of programs, which include family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community homes and campus-based residential treatment programs, medical and mental-health care, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized skills development and workforce preparation experiences designed to help adolescents learn to be self-sufficient. Headquartered in Syosset, MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 4,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as two orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care through its network of nearly 20 service locations in New York City and on Long Island. MercyFirst provides an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
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Teens Join Jets for Afternoon on the Field
“It was so cool to see all the players close up,” say one participant. “I’m so used to seeing them on TV. It was fun to eat lunch with them.” The New York Jets have a long history of partnering with MercyFirst. Jets players have volunteered on MercyFirst’s Campus, as well as inviting residents to join them during their training camps. Last fall an anonymous Jets player treated 25 of MercyFirst’s teens to a shopping spree in the City. The Jets Women’s Association has been an important partner for MercyFirst fundraising events, as well. MercyFirst serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn and St. Mary’s of the Angels Home in Syosset, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
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Belle Harbor Resident Honored with St. Francis De Sales Award
Mr. Farrell was chosen for this award because of his on-going involvement with the Tablet, the Church and Catholic causes in general. He has been regularly involved with Tablet’s golf outings and has also acted as a consultant on legal issues for them. “As a resident of St. Francis De Sales Parish, I have been involved with the Church all my life – from going to grammar school there to being an alter boy, and it is a great honor to receive this award,” he explains. “I have an affinity for St. Francis De Sales. Before he entered the priesthood he studied to become a barrister, a lawyer. Since I am a lawyer I have always felt a strong connection.” Mr. Farrell is involved in numerous charitable activities, including serving on the Board of Directors of MercyFirst which serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. He is Chairman of the law firm of Conway, Farrell, Curtin & Kelly in Manhattan. He joined his firm in 1957 and provides counsel and defense for religious corporations, schools, mental health facilities and foster care agencies. In addition to being a former Vice President of the New York State Bar Association, former Chairman of the New York State Conference of Bar Leaders and President of the Brooklyn-Manhattan Trial Counsel Association, he is also a Korean War Veteran who was highly decorated by the US Government, the Korean Government and the United Nations Command. MercyFirst serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn and St. Mary’s of the Angels Home in Syosset, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
Contact: Volunteers Take Center Stage at MercyFirst’s Recognition Dinner
Joan Bernstein received the Volunteer of the Year Award. Ms. Bernstein has been involved with charity causes all her life and came to MercyFirst four years ago as part of the Nassau County Foster Grandparent Program. She immediately felt an affinity for the boys and began volunteering in the school. “It’s a match made in heaven,” she says beaming. “I am so humbled and honored to receive this award. These boys are very special and I love that I can spend time with them and that I can bring something positive to their lives – they bring so much to my life, too. Mary Berblinger received the Mentor of the Year Award. She has mentored two young ladies at MercyFirst. As a mentor she has helped these young women overcome obstacles and feel more secure. One of her mentees explains, “I was unsure about having a mentor because I have often felt let-down by the adults in my life, but Mary is different. She has never made me feel judged for the mistakes I have made in the past. She always encourages me. Individuals, corporations and organizations who want to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents can become volunteers and mentors. MercyFirst has mentoring opportunities available throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. For more information on Mentoring opportunities, please call Natasha Wollaston -Stewart, Esq., LMSW, Coordinator of Mentor and Volunteer Services at 516.873.9191, ext. 148. MercyFirst serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn and St. Mary’s of the Angels Home in Syosset, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
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MercyFirst Renovates Gym With Help From United Business Media
The gym is located on MercyFirst’s Syosset campus, which has provided residential services to boys in need since it was founded as an orphanage in 1894. Today it provides specialized residential services for teenage boys ranging in age from 12-18 years old. Many of these youth have been abused and neglected and come from very troubled backgrounds. MercyFirst provides them with a stable home, as well as the specialized services and educational opportunities they need to become successful in life. United Business Media is a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion. The Manhasset office of UBM has been partnering with MercyFirst since 2002 to provide the boys on MercyFirst’s campus with expanded opportunities, including job-shadowing and one-to-one mentoring. In addition to their support of the gym renovations, UBM has made donations in support of other programs, including the Assistance Dog Program and Scholarship Program. MercyFirst serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn and St. Mary’s of the Angels Home in Syosset, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
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MercyFirst Hosts Students from Local School
“The parents and students from the Village School have been wonderful friends to us,” explains MercyFirst’s SVP of Campus Programs, Cathy Menzies. “They have been so kind to us – donating gifts and cookies over the holidays and sponsoring parties for our boys. Our hosting this Bingo Bash was a small token of gratitude for all they have done for us. Both the campus youth and Syosset children and families enjoyed an afternoon of fun, friendship and of course, prizes.” Village School Parent Mary Majoy who organized the holiday toy drive and some of the other functions explains why these charitable outreach projects are so important for the children by saying, “Giving, no matter how much or how little you have, shapes who are and who you will grow up to become.” Everyone had a wonderful time and both the school and MercyFirst look forward to continuing to work together. MercyFirst serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn and St. Mary’s of the Angels Home in Syosset, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
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MercyFirst Salutes Social Workers for Their Dedication
Social Work is a profession that promotes dignity for all, especially for the most vulnerable among us. In fact, professional social workers are the nation's largest providers of mental health services. According to government sources, more than 60 percent of mental health treatment is delivered by social workers. At MercyFirst we are glad to celebrate National Social Work Month by recognizing our staff for the positive impact they have, not just on individual clients, but on the community in general. They truly make our world a better place. mercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 3,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as two orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, mercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care through its network of 23 service locations in New York City and on Long Island. It’s continuum of care includes family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community-based residential programs, medical and mental-health services, and campus-based residential treatment programs, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized support services offering skills training and hands-on work experience help our teen and young adult clients learn to be self-sufficient.
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Local Business Hosts Carnival for Disadvantaged Youth
CMP Media is a marketing and solutions company for the technology and healthcare industries headquartered in Manhasset, NY, who has been partnering with MercyFirst since 2002 to provide the young men living on MercyFirst’s Syosset Campus with expanded opportunities, including job-shadowing and one-to-one mentoring. In 2006 CMP’s Foundation donated $25,000 to begin much-needed renovations on the Syosset Campus gym. Subsequent donations have included support for Youth Development and the Assistance Dog Program, in addition to funds for the gym renovations. CMP Media was honored by MercyFirst in June 2006 for their commitment and enthusiasm to the agency and its mission. In August of 2007 CMP was recognized by their parent company, United Business Media, as a runner-up for the prestigious Littleford Award for their work with MercyFirst. mercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 3,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as two orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, mercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care through its network of 23 service locations in New York City and on Long Island. It’s continuum of care includes family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community-based residential programs, medical and mental-health services, and campus-based residential treatment programs, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized support services offering skills training and hands-on work experience help our teen and young adult clients learn to be self-sufficient.
Contact: Roslyn McCoy Recognized for
Excellence in Child Welfare
“Roslyn McCoy has made a personal commitment to improving the lives of children – for her there would be no other career choice that would fill her with the compassion and sense of purpose she has found in this line of work,” explains Elizabeth McCarthy, COO of MercyFirst. “One of the characteristics that makes her so unique is the honesty she has with the boys. She does not condescend to them simply because they are children. She understands that many of them have never had someone give them a clear sense of purpose and direction, and she is dedicating to giving them the skills and support that they need to achieve their goals.” The Campus is home to some 120 boys between the ages of 12 and 18. During their stay, these teens are involved in specialized treatment programs that address their specific needs, while attending school full-time on the Campus. “I’ve always loved children,” says Roslyn McCoy, “growing up I was always a care giver to younger kids. I also love making a difference. At the end of my day if I can only see one child laughing and smiling or solve one of their problems, I leave here knowing my job was done on that day. Some of the stories here will break your heart, but that just makes me want to work even harder to make a change in their lives.”
mercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 3,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as two orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, mercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care through its network of 23 service locations in New York City and on Long Island. It’s continuum of care includes family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community-based residential programs, medical and mental-health services, and campus-based residential treatment programs, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized support services offering skills training and hands-on work experience help our teen and young adult clients learn to be self-sufficient.
Contact: Mentors Recognized During Mentoring Month
For over a decade MercyFirst’s Mentoring Program has been providing young people in need with stable adult relationships. Studies indicated that youth who meet regularly with mentors are: Steve has been a mentor for about a year and a half. “I had been living in the neighborhood for decades and had never heard of MercyFirst, but when I became aware of it, it seemed natural to want to help,” he explains. So he decided to apply to become a mentor. “I feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment just knowing that I have helped make this boy’s life better by being there for him,” he continues. “And, I think, he now knows a little more about how to make progress with his life.” Individuals, corporations and organizations who want to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents can become mentors. MercyFirst has mentoring opportunities available throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. For more information on Mentoring opportunities, please call Natasha Wollaston -Stewart, Esq., LMSW, Coordinator of Mentor and Volunteer Services at 516.873.9191, ext. 148.
mercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 3,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as two orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, mercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care through its network of 23 service locations in New York City and on Long Island. It’s continuum of care includes family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community-based residential programs, medical and mental-health services, and campus-based residential treatment programs, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized support services offering skills training and hands-on work experience help our teen and young adult clients learn to be self-sufficient.
Contact: Troubled Teens Reach Out to Elderly Neighbors
“The Generations Program at Cold Spring Hills is a joint program with the ‘grandchildren,’ the students of MercyFirst and the residents, the ‘grandparents’ of Cold Spring Hills,” explains Carol Gutierrez, Director of Therapeutic Recreation at Cold Spring Hills. The program focuses on bridging the gap between the two generations through activities which foster socialization, creativity, sensitivity and respect. “It’s a win/win situation,” continues Gutierrez. “It helps our residents reach out to the boys, who need someone who does not judge them, and it teaches the boys to see beyond the residents’ disabilities.” Theresa Gulli, a resident at Cold Spring Hills explains, "The kids make me feel good. We sit and talk and just do things together." “The boys feel appreciated and respected – they need that. Most of them lack strong family relationships and connections,” explains Gerard McCaffery, CEO of MercyFirst, “These positive relationships with adults are so important.” One resident sums it up by saying, “It’s nice that they’re just happy to see me when I come. I like that.” The program is slated to continue through the spring and is likely to become a permanent part of Cold Spring Hills and MercyFirst.
MercyFirst serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn and St. Mary’s of the Angels Home in Syosset, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
Contact: MercyFirst Run Raises $8,000
The annual race has a long tradition. In 2003 the race was re-named in honor of Bridget Goldstein (known to friends as “Bridie”). A bright and vital part of the MercyFirst community, Bridie worked as a nurse at the agency for almost a decade. She was tragically killed in a car accident in January of 2003. The run memorializes her spirit, her love for running, and her generous spirit, while raising money for the thousands of children and families served by MercyFirst. MercyFirst serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn and St. Mary’s of the Angels Home in Syosset, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
Contact: MercyFirst Holds Annual Run Thanksgiving Weekend
The annual race, which winds its way through Syosset, has a long tradition. In 2003 the race was re-named in honor of Bridget Goldstein (known to friends as “Bridie”). A bright and vital part of the MercyFirst community, Bridie worked as a nurse at the agency for almost a decade. She was tragically killed in a car accident in January of 2003. The run memorializes her spirit, her love for running, and her generous spirit, while raising money for the thousands of children and families served by MercyFirst. MercyFirst serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn and St. Mary’s of the Angels Home in Syosset, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
Contact: First Annual Harvest Ball Raises $120,000
Under the leadership of their respective Boards, the Angel Guardian Foundation and the St. Mary’s Foundation have played an important role in MercyFirst’s success by holding dinners and golf outings to support the agency’s programs. 2007 marks the last year the Foundations will exist as separate entities and the first year that all fundraising will be done under the banner of MercyFirst. The dinner kicked-off MercyFirst’s expanded fundraising efforts and paid homage to the Foundation Boards. MercyFirst serves more than 4,000 children and their families at over 20 locations in New York City and throughout Long Island. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn and St. Mary’s of the Angels Home in Syosset, MercyFirst today offers an integrated continuum of care for children in need, from birth through adolescence, including children who have been abused and neglected; youth with serious emotional problems; teenagers and young adults who are without family; and families coping with the stress and pressures of poverty, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse.
Contact: CMP Donates $25,000 More Toward New Gym
CMP Media is a marketing and solutions company for the technology and healthcare industries headquartered in Manhasset, NY, who has been partnering with MercyFirst since 2002 to provide the young men living on MercyFirst’s Syosset Campus with expanded opportunities, including job-shadowing and one-to-one mentoring. In 2006 CMP’s Foundation donated $25,000 to begin much-needed renovations on the Syosset Campus gym. Subsequent donations have included support for Youth Development and the Assistance Dog Program, in addition to funds for the gym renovations. CMP Media was honored by MercyFirst in June 2006 for their commitment and enthusiasm to the agency and its mission. In August of 2007 CMP was recognized by their parent company, United Business Media, as a runner-up for the prestigious Littleford Award for their work with MercyFirst. MercyFirst’s Syosset Campus is home to 120 boys aged 10 to 18, who frequently come from very troubled homes, often in poor neighborhoods with few services available to them. Many of them have been abused and neglected. Many are from single parent families; some have incarcerated parents.
Headquartered in Syosset, NY, MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human service agency that serves more than 4,000 traumatized and neglected children, teenagers and their families in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded as sister orphanages in 1894 by the Sisters of Mercy, MercyFirst today offers a comprehensive and integrated continuum of care through its network of 23 service locations in New York City and on Long Island. It’s continuum of care includes family support and after-school programs, foster homes and adoption services, community homes and campus-based residential treatment programs, medical and mental-health care, as well as the innovative Bridges to the Future, a range of specialized skills development and workforce preparation experiences designed to help our adolescents learn to be self-sufficient.
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