by North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center | Dec 16, 2024 | In The Media, Long Island Press
Published Oct 17, 2024
On Sept. 20, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center welcomed a team of National Grid volunteers to the Marks Family Right From the Start 0-3+ Center as part of the company’s statewide day of service, known as Project C.
For the third year in a row, National Grid volunteers dedicated their time to various projects throughout the Guidance Center by painting, cleaning and transforming rooms into beautiful, functional facilities that are now ready to serve the community.
“We are so grateful for the amazing work of the National Grid volunteers,” Sue Cohen, director of early childhood and psychological services at the Right from the Start Center, said. The Guidance Center serves its youngest clients and their families.
“The group was enthusiastic in taking on every project that we suggested, no matter how big or small, and some that they identified on their own,” she continued. “Their efforts resulted in a brand-new group therapy room, which will be put to immediate use with our fall programs, and a calming lactation room that was transformed from an old office space. This tranquil setting is now ready for postpartum clients and staff members alike.”
When materials for the sensory room, a major initiative at the Guidance Center, didn’t arrive in time for the Day of Service, National Grid generously arranged for a second team of volunteers to return the following Friday to assemble the wide range of sensory equipment.
“National Grid volunteers went above and beyond to perfect the space and set up the state-of-the-art equipment for our use,” Cohen said. “We are so grateful for all of their hard work and continued support of our mission.”
“We are proud to support the communities where we live and work,” said Brian Sapp, regional director of external affairs at National Grid.
“Giving back is important to us, and it’s extremely rewarding to see the impact we can make. Volunteering at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center was rewarding and we are proud to have the opportunity to contribute by offering our resources and support,” he continued. “Nonprofits like the Guidance Center play a crucial role in improving the lives of young people on Long Island, and we’re honored to work alongside them.”
If your company would like to discuss opportunities to volunteer at the Guidance Center or support our mission in other ways, contact Lauren McGowan at LMcGowan@northshorechildguidance.org.
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by North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center | Dec 16, 2024 | In The Media, Long Island Press
Published Nov 4, 2024
North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center hosted a fundraiser on Oct. 16 for an evening of dinner and music benefiting the Children’s Center at Nassau County Family Court. Hosted at Stewart Manor Country Club with a record number of attendees, the event raised more than $13,000, which will go directly towards providing care and early learning to more than 1,400 children annually, ages 6 weeks – 12 years, while their parents or guardians are conducting business in family court.
Kathy Rivera, Executive Director and CEO of the Guidance Center, thanked the two full-time staff members and the valued volunteers, without whom the Children’s Center’s high level of service would not be possible.
“The Children’s Center is a vital resource, allowing children to be cared for in a safe, nurturing, early-learning environment while their parents or guardians are conducting court business,” Rivera said. “Many of these families are here during their darkest times, and we ensure that no child is exposed to what happens in the courtroom. We are so proud that the Children’s Center is able to provide this free service to anyone who walks through the doors.”
“The Children’s Center is such an important component of family court,” said Judge Ellen Greenberg, a continued supporter and judge at Nassau County Family Court. “Not every family court in the state of New York has a children’s center that remains open Monday through Friday from 9-5. It makes a difference when parents can come into court without worrying about whether their children will be okay. They know that, with our well-trained staff and volunteers, their kids will have a fantastic time.”
The evening featured special guest, New York Giants two-time Super Bowl Champion, Sean Lendeta, who came out to sign autographs for guests in support of the Children’s Center.
Rivera also thanked the co-chairs, Allison Cacace, Tanya Mir, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association President Tammy Smiley, Esq., Cherice P. Vanderhall-Wilson, Esq., and John Zenir, Esq., for their ongoing dedication to the Children’s Center.
The fundraiser was sponsored by an array of local law firms and other businesses, including Arthur Brasco, Casino One Limousine, Rene Joseph, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Hon. Frank N. Schellace, SCL Law Group, Derell Wilson & Cherice Vanderhall Wilson, Esqs., Laurie Yehuda, and John Zenir.
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