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Philanthropy in Phocus Features the Guidance Center
On November 18, 2022, Guidance Center Executive Director/CEO Kathy Rivera and Associate Executive Director Jennifer Rush were the guests on this podcast that informs listeners about the amazing contributions and happenings of Long Island’s non-profit community. Thank you Tommy DiMisa for shedding light on the important work of the...
“Kids First: Fighting Back from Sexual Abuse: Kayla’s Story,” by Andrew Malekoff, Blank Slate Media, October 23, 2018
I recently attended a seminar led by Dr. Cynthia Kaplan, director of Trauma Training & Consultation within the Child and Adolescent Services at McLean Hospital of Boston. Dr. Kaplan addressed the issue of childhood sexual abuse. She incorporated the story of a...
The Guidance Center Celebrates 65 Years of Hope and Healing,” Blank Slate Media’s The Island Now, October 12, 2018
Andrea and Michael Leeds and Americana Manhasset’s Champions for Charity® will be the honorees at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s 65th Sapphire Anniversary Gala, which will take place Oct. 25 at the Garden City Hotel. Andrea Leeds has been a board...
The Guidance Center Celebrates 65 Years of Hope and Healing
65th Sapphire Anniversary Gala to Honor Andrea and Michael Leeds, Americana Manhasset Champions for Charity® Roslyn Heights, NY, October 12, 2018 — North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is proud to announce that Andrea and Michael Leeds and Americana...
“Guidance Center Celebrating with Sapphire Anniversary Gala,” from Long Island Business News, Oct. 5, 2018
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Event Raises Over $17K for Children’s Center,” Blank Slate Media, October 1, 2018
On Tuesday evening, Sept. 24, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center hosted a fundraiser for its Children’s Center at Nassau County Family Court. The event, which was held at Tesoro’s Ristorante in Westbury, featured wonderful entertainment by musician and...
NORTH SHORE CHILD & FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER RAISES OVER $17K FOR THE CHILDREN’S CENTER AT NASSAU COUNTY FAMILY COURT
Roslyn Heights, NY, September 26, 2018 — On Tuesday evening September 24th, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center hosted a fundraiser for its Children’s Center at Nassau County Family Court. The event, which was held at Tesoro’s Ristorante Cucini Italiana in...
“Kids First: A Frozen Moment,” By Andrew Malekoff, Blank Slate Media, September 14, 2018
Three years ago on a bright September morning, my wife Dale phoned me at my office in Roslyn Heights to tell me about something disturbing that had just happened to her. It was a few days before the Jewish New Year when our family comes together. Dale and I both...
“Keeping Grandkids Afloat: Grandparents Step In,” Newsday, September 2, 2018
Long Island families find challenges - and support - when life gives them a second go-round at raising children. Brant and Eileen Brown, of East Islip, share a float with their grandson, JJ, 14, during a recent camping outing at Indian Island Park in Riverhead. At...
“Kids First: Respecting the Dignity of the Working Person,” By Andrew Malekoff, Sept. 10, 2018
By now I imagine you’ve heard all about “The Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens who was job-shamed for working at Trader Joe’s. If you haven’t heard or just to refresh: a customer recognized him, snapped a few unflattering photos of him bagging potatoes and sold it to a...
“Kids First: Look at Where We Have Come,” by Andrew Malekoff, Blank Slate Media, August 31, 2018
Did you know that every day more than 290 Americans die from suicide or a drug overdose? With proper treatment, many of these tragedies could be prevented — but despite a law that guarantees coverage, people face enormous roadblocks when they seek care. In 2008...