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Who:
The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), an anti-poverty,
policy and advocacy nonprofit that promotes the social and
economic well-being of New Yorks most vulnerable.
What: FPWA
will host a holiday party with special guest Sesame Street
characters for pre-school children from FPWA member agency, Mary
McLeod Bethune Day Care Center in Brooklyn. Alan
Muraoka who plays "Alan", the proprietor of Hooper's Store
on Sesame Street, and Sesame Street puppeteer Pam Arciero
will join in the fun as
the pre-school children (ages 2-5) sing songs, play games
and open generously donated gifts while spending time with
Santa Claus.
When:
Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 10am 12pm.
Where:
FPWA Headquarters, 281 Park Ave South, 2nd Floor,
Board Room
Why: Each
year FPWA hosts an Annual Holiday Toy and Gift Drive to
ensure that children in need across the five boroughs have a
brighter, happier holiday season. Through
its member agencies, FPWA receives tens of thousands of
requests for toys, books and clothing. Already,
FPWA has received requests for toys, books and clothes
representing approximately 37,000 children and expects to
receive more. The annual drive runs from Dec. 1 Dec. 19.
Photo Opp:
Children from Mary McLeod Bethune Day Care Center will
arrive between 10-10:15am.
- 10:30 10:45am: Alan and Pam from Sesame Street perform
for children
- 10:45 10:55am: Women from Times Square Veterans Ministry
sing with the kids
- 10:55 11:00am: Santa arrives
- 11:00 11:15 kids line up for gifts
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About FPWA:
The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies
(FPWA) is an anti-poverty, policy and advocacy nonprofit
with a membership network of nearly 200 human service and
faith-based organizations. FPWA has been a prominent force
in New York City's social services system for more than 92
years, advocating for fair public policies, collaborating
with partner agencies, and growing its community-based
membership network to meet the needs of New Yorkers. Each
year, through its network of member agencies, FPWA reaches
close to 1.5 million New Yorkers of all ages, ethnicities,
and denominations. FPWA strives to build a city of equal
opportunity that reduces poverty, promotes upward mobility,
and creates shared prosperity for all New Yorkers.
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