Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York

Come join us for our 27th Annual Golf Classic at Cold Spring Country Club in Huntington, Long Island, on September 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.   Our annual Golf Classic brings together Little Flower’s champions and supporters from the Tri-State area for a day of golf to support thousands of foster youth and families across New York City and Long Island. We’re so excited for this year’s day of golf, great food, and camaraderie. You can secure your foursome or inquire about becoming a sponsor at the link! https://lnkd.in/eHeT2iqs

Our back-to-school pop-up at the RTC reminds us that this is a perfect time to get organized, refresh and reset for the new school year ahead. The student’s infectious excitement and eagerness for a fresh start inspire us and our community. Mary Johnson, a Little Flower Community member, hosts an annual fundraising drive focusing on the youth's needs. Read more about it here: Our back-to-school pop-up at the RTC reminds us that this is a perfect time to get organized, refresh and reset for the new school year ahead. The student’s infectious excitement and eagerness for a fresh start inspire us and our community. Mary Johnson, a Little Flower Community member, hosts an annual fundraising drive focusing on the youth's needs. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eGW9HEts If you want to help get some items to prepare the youth for returning to school, please visit the various items requested specifically by our youth at the link: https://lnkd.in/etvJHQyK... If you are interested in starting your fundraiser, please reach out to Lauren Jacobsen in the Development Office at 631-599-3157 or Jacobsel@lfchild.org If you want to help get some items to prepare the youth for returning to school, please visit the various items requested specifically by our youth at the link: https://lnkd.in/eXmSnmDH If you are interested in starting your fundraiser, please reach out to Lauren Jacobsen in the Development Office at 631-599-3157 or Jacobsel@lfchild.org

We are thrilled to announce that we are finalists for the NYC Imagine Awards! The NYC Imagine Awards was created to offer formal acknowledgment to some of NYC Metro’s most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations, and we’re so grateful to be considered.

Thank you to Ticket to Dream Foundation and Mattress Firm for supporting our youth as they get ready for the upcoming school year! Their support will help us provide our youth with the back to school essentials they need to have a successful year

Thank you to everyone at Bella Anima for their time and generosity in helping the youth get ready for prom. You really helped make this Prom night unforgettable!

Our RTC youth were able to celebrate Pride Month with handmade signs this June. This year, we are so proud to be in community with @tickettodream and @famousfootwear who are going the extra step for LGBTQIA+ foster youth! Through targeted support, they are helping to meet the unique and unmet needs of our foster youth and foster parents 💙🌈 Thank you for turning care into action and for helping us provide a safe space for our LGBT youth and their allies.

Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! What makes you the most proud of your heritage?

COFCCA celebrated Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York’s 95th anniversary last night! It was an honor to celebrate Little Flower’s deep and enduring commitment to serving children, youth, & families, and to celebrate Secretary to the Governor, Karen Persichilli Keogh, who was presented with the Humanitarian Award, and shared inspiring and moving remarks about her family’s journey & special connection to Little Flower. Pictured: Secretary to the Governor, Karen Persichilli Keogh; COFCCA President & CEO Kathleen Brady-Stepien; Little Flower President & CEO Corinne Hammons Dominique McLeod, COFCCA; Dr. Melinda Konigsberg, Little Flower

We had an incredible time at our 95th anniversary gala at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden! This was a magical night thanks to our supporters, who helped us raise close to $400,000 for our programs. We loved spending time with you. 

We’re so excited to celebrate with you all tomorrow! Here is another inside look at the gala planning process brought to you by a couple of our sponsors 🌸