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THE
FAMILY CENTER AND PARENTING JOURNEY ANNOUNCES SPRING
CAMPAIGN TO GROW STRONG FAMILIES
Campaign Features A Night
with the New York Yankees and
Fund-Raising Event with Yo-Yo Ma May 19
NEW YORK –
The Family Center today
announced plans for their spring campaign to grow strong
families. A Celebration of Parenting highlights the
strength and resiliency of vulnerable families in the New
York area. The campaign will start with a kick-off event at
Yankee Stadium on May 10, 2011 and will continue with a
benefit gala on May 19, 2011, hosted by Yo-Yo Ma at the
Stephan Weiss Studio.
“A Celebration of Parenting is going to be a
wonderful way to acknowledge the great work that has already
been done by The Family Center and The Parenting Journey
Institute,” said Cheryl D. Vines, executive director, The
Family Center. “By partnering with such amazing people and
organizations like Yo-Yo Ma, the New York Yankees and Urban
Zen, we can raise awareness and support from a brand new
audience.”
Parenting Journey Night at Yankee Stadium will recognize the
organization with an on-field presentation, acknowledging
the work done with families in the community. More than 200
of those touched by The Parenting Journey Training Institute
will be in attendance, along with supporters and friends of
the organization.
An Evening Celebration of Parenting at the Stephan
Weiss Studio includes a pre-event reception and performance
by renowned Cellist, Yo-Yo Ma and The Knights. More than 250
participants, supporters and friends will gather to
celebrate The Parenting Journey Institute’s 15-year history
of helping to grow strong families through their programs.
For tickets and sponsorship information, please contact
Katrina Shaw at 617.628.8815 or
kshaw@thefamilycenterinc.org. Tickets to sponsor a
family to attend Parenting Journey Night at Yankee Stadium
are$150, and individual tickets to An Evening Celebration
of Parenting starts at $300, are available now for
purchase.
About The Family Center:
Founded in 1982, The Family
Center is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that
provides family services, including a licensed mental health
clinic. The mission is to create safer, more resilient
families by supporting them in developing the inner
strengths, life skills and networks of resources they need
to succeed. The Parenting Journey Training Institute,
created by The Family Center, is a training program for
front-line human service providers throughout New England
and New York. The Institute has introduced nearly 1,000
workers from more than 400 agencies and school to The
Parenting Journey Series, a highly successful
parent-centered curriculum. With offices in New York City
and Somerville, MA, more information can be found by
visiting
www.familycenterinc.org or by calling 617.628.8815.
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