Marking 80 years of exemplary service to New Yorkers in need, Little Flower Children & Family Services of New York held a fundraising gala, “Looking Back and Moving Forward” on Friday, October 29, 2010 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Palm House.  The evening offered cocktails, a buffet dinner, live music, dancing, raffles and a live auction. Proceeds will support Little Flower’s broad array of social services that help children, families and developmentally disabled adults.  The event will also benefit educational and professional development programs for foster children across New York City and Long Island, as well as new services for those with autism.   

 

Nearly 200 civic-minded New Yorkers, including leaders of business, philanthropy, industry and religious institutions were on hand as Little Flower honored the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth for providing more than seven decades of compassionate service to Little Flower. Honorary Chair Monsignor Robert Emmet Fagan will be joined by event Chairs Colleen & James Kenny, Heather & Greg Leder and Kathryn & Michael Rafferty. The event’s Founding Chairwoman is actor Susan Lucci.