by Carolyn | Dec 27, 2016 | community, eldercare, holidays
A fourth grade class in Queens shared their holiday spirit with our ElderCare program this holiday season. As part of a lesson on kindness, teacher April Scott and her students created and delivered holiday cards for our clients. Ms. Scott explains: “Each month...
by Carolyn | Nov 28, 2016 | children, GivingTuesday, holidays, mothers
Today’s the day to #givehope to mothers working to rebuild their lives at Odyssey House. It’s the day that you can make a big impact on Odyssey House and on the mothers and children in our programs. With your help, we’ll raise funds to provide...
by Carolyn | Nov 23, 2016 | holidays, recovery, relapse
If you’re in recovery, you may find the holidays to be a challenging time. The increased stress of the season puts many people in recovery at risk of relapse. Family gatherings can be especially worrisome. Though families can be a source of great support, it can be...
by Carolyn | Nov 15, 2016 | fundraising, GivingTuesday
This year, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, we are participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has...
