14th Annual Fall Gala
Honoring Nicholas Scoppetta

Nicholas Scoppetta to be honored at the 2014 New Yorkers For Children Fall Gala

On Tuesday, September 17th, New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) will celebrate the 14th Annual Fall Gala to benefit youth in foster care in New York City. We are proud to announce that this year we will honor NYFC founder, Nicholas Scoppetta, for his steadfast commitment and unwavering dedication to children in foster care.

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Vince Camuto Event to Benefit NYFC

Louise Camuto, Tina Lundgren, Jason Binn, Terry Lungren, Vince Camuto

On Tuesday, June 11th, Vince and Louise Camuto and Supermodel Adriana Lima hosted a cocktail party benefiting New Yorkers For Children to celebrate the launch of Vince Camuto’s first VC Signature store. Shop now at the 667 Madison Avenue boutique through June 25th and Vince Camuto will donate 20% of sales when you mention NYFC! 

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Wrap to Rap Presented by Valentino USA

Rory Hermelee, Tory Heinz, Margot Zeve, Colleen Kennedy, Crystalann Rodriguez

On Wednesday, November 28th, NYFC hosted Wrap to Rap Presented by Valentino USA.  At this 10th annual event benefiting youth in foster care, Valentino USA and NYFC Board and Friends joined 75 teens in foster care at the Ainsworth in Chelsea to wrap 1,000 gifts for younger children in care while DJ D-Nice spun hip hop and holiday classics.

You can ensure New York City children in foster care receive holiday presents this year by making a donation.

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North Shore-LIJ Health System & NYFC Take ACTion

North Shore-LIJ Health System and NYFC announce the launch the Accelerated Career Training Program (ACT). Youth participating in the ACT Program will gain crucial skills, knowledge, and support to become competitive in the marketplace and to explore possible career paths in health care.

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Our partner:
The Administration for Children’s Services

Serving Our Children: NYFC’s greatest strength lies in our ability to access and affect the lives of children in foster care—a direct link made possible through our unique partnership with the New York City Administration for Children’s Services.

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Start your own fundraiser to support the work of NYFC

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Make It Happen For Youth In Foster Care

“NYFC has inspired me by making my dreams a reality.” -Ishmael, Spirit Award Recipient

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, NYFC continues to have a tremendous impact on the lives of children in foster care in New York City. Please click the button below to provide young people in foster care with the tools and resources they need to achieve academic success.

Donate to the Back-to-School Package Drive

Give the gift of opportunity to a young student in foster care:

$10,000 = 4 Back-to-School Packages

$2,500 = 1 Back-to-School Package

$1,500 = 1 laptop and 1 printer

$500 = Dorm essentials including linens, towels, alarm clock, gift cards and more

$100 = A gift card to purchase books

$50 = School supplies such as notebooks binder paper, pens, stapler and more