Little Flower improves the well-being of children, families, & people w. dev. disabilities across NYC & Long Island so they can reach their full potential.
Thank you to the National Grid team who visited our Flagship Office to give back to the community. The volunteers compiled training guides and journals for upcoming DEIB training materials, wrote cards of inspiration to the youth who participated in that training
Attention shoppers! Stop and Shop has selected Little Flower as the Community Bag Program Nonprofit Partner. Our organization will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold throughout April 2024 at the Stop and Shop located at 245 Route 25A, Rocky Point NY.
This women’s month we wanted to take the time to celebrate all of the women in our executive roles at Little Flower. We’re so proud to have such great leadership!
The demand for social workers is reflected in the statistics. Did you know that by 2030, there will be more than 782,00 social workers in the United States? This makes social work one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. #SWMonth2024#EmpoweringSocialWorkers
Thank you to Suffolk Co. Legislator Chad H. Lennon and Toys for Tots for your generous toy donation! You are helping us to brighten the day for children and youth in our programs!
@famousfootwear & @tickettodream are going the extra step for the littlest in care by providing us with infant essentials including pacifiers, bottles, onesies, wipes and more! Thank you to everyone who rounded up their purchase at Famous Footwear & online!!
"We are a proud member of the Human Services Council of New York and remain a dedicated part of its JustPay campaign as we continue to work for true parity for our workforce.”
Read the full article here: https://t.co/M2zP3Smuqo
"These are significant numbers, but it is not ultimately only about the numbers – it is also about valuing this profession that helps so many New Yorkers with life-changing services now and for decades to come. "
BIG NEWS: @NYCMayor just announced that City-contracted human services workers will receive an over 9% wage increase over the next 3 years.
This investment is a major win for #JustPay, and the result of thousands of calls, emails and actions from human services workers!
March is Disabilities Awareness Month. All month long, we invite you to celebrate an individual with a disability in your community by taking action towards making your community more inclusive!
Youth at the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) celebrated Valentine's Day with a Bingo Party. They enjoyed some delicious pink cupcakes and played Bingo with their friends. A good time was had by all.
Black Catholic Church in the Brooklyn Diocese and the Little Flower House of Providence, which became Little Flower Children and Family Services of NY. Read the full story here:
https://t.co/1x3MnZ3q8m
Today, we’re excited to share that Little Flower’s history continues. Our board member, Father Alonzo Cox, is continuing the work of his predecessor, Father Paul Jervis, in sponsoring a case for the Sainthood of Monsignor Bernard Quinn, who founded both the first
Happy Black History Month! Little Flower is grateful to be able to remember Father Paul Jervis for his important work and advocacy serving the Diocese of Brooklyn.