Dear Friends,
When we think about how the last 15 months have forever changed our lives, and in every way made us embrace being remote, be it work or school at first it was novel, and we all probably thought it would last for a few weeks or months, not well over a year.
What we also did not realize is how detrimental it was on the mental well being of children. Some were better able to handle, and some have better support systems to help them, but many did not. And all through this painful ordeal the Nyack Center was there to support the children in our community.
One evening Rebecca and I were chatting and the idea of doing something more direct to help the children in our community and we immediately thought of the Nyack Center and within a day or so called Kim with our idea .. she embraced the idea and with 2 weeks had The Health & Wellness Project set up and within 30 days the classes were launched. The fact that Kim and everyone at the Nyack Center was able to turn our idea into action with weeks is exactly why we partnered with the Nyack Center.
We had no idea on the response, but we have seen the pictures and spoken with some of the staff and much to our relief and delight the programs have been met with an overwhelming positive response.
We are grateful we were able to help do our part to help our community.
It is in times of stress that you learn and appreciate the true meaning of community. Please join us in our support of health & wellness of children at Nyack Center.
Rebecca & Peter Lang
If you have donated recently, please accept our heartfelt thanks! If you haven't had a chance, please consider joining Rebecca and Peter and give to our Health & Wellness Project.
