NYSPCC Fall Gala Raises Over $925,000 for Children and Families!

Our Fall Gala, held on November 14th at the Rainbow Room, was a spectacular success, raising over $925,000 in support of our prevention and treatment programs! We were delighted to honor Dr. William C. Bell, President and CEO of Casey Family Programs, with the Strength of Our Society Award for his incredible advocacy on behalf of children and families across the country. The event was hosted by Cathleen Trigg-Jones, and featured musical performances by Broadway Bound Kids and RNB LIVE LIFE MUSIC! If you weren't able to attend but would like to support, click HERE!

NYSPCC Clinicians Lead Art Therapy for Children

At a recent session led by NYSPCC clinicians, children participated in a creative art and mindfulness workshop where they wrote personal affirmations on paper, creating a colorful affirmation chain to take home. They also crafted thankful turkeys, expressing gratitude and embracing the power of positivity.

NYSPCC Gears Up for Holiday Toy and Gift Drive!

Spread joy this holiday season by participating in our annual Holiday Toy and Gift Drive! Your donations help bring smiles to the children we serve, ensuring they feel the magic of the holidays. We’re accepting unwrapped toys and gifts for all ages until December 6th. For more details, please reach out to Madeline Maldonaldo at Mmaldonado@nyspcc.org.

NY State Assemblymember Tony Simone Visits the NYSPCC

We were glad to welcome NY State Assemblymember Tony Simone and his Chief of Staff Matthew Tighe to visit the NYSPCC! President and CEO Aysha E. Schomburg and our staff were delighted to welcome them for a tour, engage in meaningful conversation around our expansion, and discuss how the NY State Assembly might support the NYSPCC in our growth! Thank you for your visit, Assemblymember Simone. We are proud to be located in your district.

Join the NYSPCC Young Professionals Committee for Giving Tuesday Karaoke!

The NYSPCC Young Professionals Committee invites you to join us for a fun-filled "Friendraiser" on December 3rd at 7:30 pm at Baby Grand LES, located at 187 Orchard St! It’s an exciting opportunity to raise funds for our cause while enjoying great music and company. Mark your calendars and come sing your hearts out for a good cause!

NYSPCC Legal Counsel Testifies on Mandated Reporter Training

This past October, NYSPCC Legal Counsel, Muna Heaven, Esq., testified in Albany on the importance of mandated reporter refresher trainings before the NY Assembly Standing Committee on Children and Families, chaired by Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi.

Harnessing Creativity: Art Therapy Training for Clinical Staff

Our Clinical Team participated in an art therapy training led by Sharon Itkoff Nacache of Co-Create Art Therapy. The training introduced techniques to enhance our bi-weekly children’s art and mindfulness groups while also focusing on self-care practices to reduce stress. We're excited to incorporate these new tools to better support the children and families we serve.

NYSPCC Welcomes Global Leaders from the Supervised Visitation Network (SVN)

The NYSPCC proudly hosted the Supervised Visitation Network's (SVN) Board of Directors for their annual 2-day in-person meeting. This international board, composed of experts in supervised visitation and domestic violence, works to advance the field worldwide. We’re honored to have been SVN members for nearly 20 years, with our own Director of Clinical Services, Samantha Alvarez Benowitz, serving on their board.

Thank you for your support of the NYSPCC this month and beyond!

In partnership,

The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children