Last week, I was in the labor and delivery with my wife while we were waiting for our, then, unborn child to make his first appearance. Because my wife’s water had broken but labor hadn’t started, we started having idle conversation with a wonderful nurse named Suzanne. Suzanne has three sons, who, like most kids, …
‘Tis the season for many wonderful things—festive decorations, beautifully wrapped gifts, time with the family, and the list goes on. Along with the holiday season one not so fun thing can come along too—STRESS! At times the pressure of planning and executing the perfect holiday events can feel like it’s overshadowing all those great things …
Welcome to our new website! We hope you’re enjoying the new layout. We have freshened things up a bit to make the navigation easier, to give you more up-to-date information, and incorporate more videos, better access to our social media, and a new blog. This week’s topic is tips for helping you keep the cheer …
Thanks to generous gifts from hundreds of friends, The Children’s Village qualified for a $1 million matching grant from Pat Lanza for our new Activities Center. Thank you to Mrs. Lanza, her family, and everyone who helped us meet this important goal. The funds raised are being used for the Lanza Activities Center, which has …
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Recently, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced an ambitious campaign to reduce the unreasonably high rates of poverty, incarceration, and unemployment among young minority men. The Campaign will spend $127.5 million over three years to reduce these devastating trends. During his announcement the Mayor said, “There is no cure-all. We’re not going to be able to reach …
Hey folks. Welcome to a new feature for The Children’s Village–our Expert Blog. Our team was reflecting on the fact that we have more than 161 years of experience as an agency providing services to children and families in NYC and the surrounding areas. Even more importantly, we have staff who have worked in this …
Preparations are in full swing to make sure that every child and family we serve has a happy and memorable holiday. We rely on the generosity of our friends and neighbors to make this possible. You can donate a gift, sponsor a cottage, or fund a special activity or trip for children who can’t go home for the holidays. Whatever …
