Family Centers

04/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome Bish McDonnell to our Board of Trustees.

Thank you for your dedication to Family Centers and our community.

Looking forward to what’s ahead.🤝

04/22/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now available for our Taj Mahal Twilight Benefit on May 30.

✨ Join us for an evening inspired by the beauty, culture, and mystique of India—all in support of Family Centers.

💙 Co-chaired by Emily Loessberg, Colby McClure, Mary-Jane McCormack, and Ashley McCormick.

💫 Get your tickets or explore sponsorships: https://familycenters.org/events/annual-benefit-2026/

04/22/2026

A wonderful evening celebrating the kickoff of our 2026 Benefit Committee.

Taj Mahal Twilight: An Evening of Indian Enchantment will take place on May 30.

We’re grateful to this dedicated group, led by our Co-Chairs—Emily Loessberg, Colby McClure, Mary-Jane McCormack, and Ashley McCormick. Their commitment makes this year’s benefit possible.

Special thanks to Serpentine Jewels for hosting and Fairfield County Look for the great photos.

Stay tuned—tickets go on sale this week.

04/20/2026

This weekend, we hosted a Junior League of Greenwich meeting and reflected on a partnership that continues to make an impact.

The Junior League created and grew The Den for Grieving Kids for seven years before it officially became part of Family Centers in 1993.

The Den was shared as an example of how a community-driven idea can grow into lasting impact.

Thank you to the Junior League for your longstanding partnership and continued commitment to our community.

04/17/2026

We’re proud to share that Family Centers’ Andrea Payo, LCSW, Program Director, will serve as a panelist at the annual Maternal Mental Health presentation and training hosted by Tiny Miracles Foundation on April 29.

The panel will explore Culture, Community, and Care, with a focus on strengthening support for families in the NICU.

Andrea will share her expertise in supporting parent-child relationships, promoting caregiver well-being, and addressing the impact of stress and trauma on families.

04/16/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the Week of the Young Child®.

Each April, The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) invites educators, families, and communities to come together to celebrate young children, early learning, and the adults who support them.

We’re joining in all week — from Music Monday and Tasty Tuesday to Work Together Wednesday and Artsy Thursday — and sharing a few moments along the way.

A small week with a big purpose.

04/15/2026

Our new website is live!
We’ve been working behind the scenes to make it easier to navigate and find what you need.
Explore: https://familycenters.org/

Family Centers empowers children, adults, families, and communities to realize their potential. Today, we serve more than 26,000 residents each year across Fairfield County and are guided by the same mission that has shaped our work for more than 130 years.

04/13/2026

Families from our Literacy Volunteers Family Literacy program spent Saturday morning giving back at Fairgate Farm in Stamford.

It was a beautiful day to be outside, learning together. With guidance from Farm Director Pete Novajosky, families helped prep the soil after winter and clear weeds—getting the farm ready for the growing season.

A great morning of learning, connection, and fresh air. 🌱

04/09/2026

Congratulations! Hanna Kostiana, a Literacy Volunteers student, is one of five Student Learner Award recipients. Recognized by the Connecticut Assoc. for Adult & Continuing Education (CAACE), Hanna will receive a scholarship in recognition of her accomplishment.

Hanna completed her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential through our program and now works full-time as a behavior therapist with preschool-aged children. She continues in our advanced English class while also pursuing training in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Celebrating Hanna and all she’s accomplished. 🎉

04/08/2026

Our Resident Service Coordinators (RSCs) show up every day for residents at Charter Oak Housing Communities—helping them navigate housing challenges and connect to jobs, education, and community resources.

RSCs also hosts events that bring neighbors together. At recent events at Park 215 and Greenfield Apartments in Stamford, families gathered to dance, get creative, and share a meal.

We’re grateful for this team and the impact they make every day. ❤️

04/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
2026 Center for HOPE Luncheon
Wednesday, September 16th

Featuring Kate Doerge - author, grief counselor, motivational speaker, and nonprofit founder.

Many thanks to our amazing Co-Chairs Liz Victory Anderson, Claiborne Swanson Frank, and Susan Yonce.

Invitation and details to come.

04/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
2026 Center for HOPE Luncheon
Wednesday, September 16

Featuring Kate Doerge — author, grief counselor, motivational speaker, and nonprofit founder.

Many thanks to our amazing Co-Chairs
Liz Victory Anderson, Claiborne Swanson Frank, and Susan Yonce.

Invitation and details to come.