So far, close to $13K has been generated and over 200 toys have been donated. Thank you to donors and to Toy Drive chairwoman Dawn Donaghy. We are still in need of 150 $25 gift cards to distribute to our children and families. Please click here to make a monetary donation or to purchase a $25 raffle ticket for a chance to win NY Yankees Legends Seats or a SONY PS5. Together, we can make the holidays a little brighter for children and families in need.
Saint Dominic’s and Dominican College lead Toy Drive
Bonni Raab, Saint Dominic’s Board Member and Dominican College Faculty Member, spearheaded a Holiday Toy Drive with Dominican College for Saint Dominic’s. We are very grateful for these efforts and our children will be thrilled with these wonderful gifts.
Friends of Saint Dominic’s Partake in CYO Open Arms Meet
October 2021- On Sunday, October 17, twenty-five (25) youth and care givers from Saint Dominic’s Family Services (SDFS) participated in the CYO Open Arms Track and Field Meet at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Ossining, New York.
One of the event goals was to promote the services offered to children in the Bronx and surrounding boroughs that enhance and meet the behavioral health needs of the population of children and young adults of SDFS ranging from 0-21 years.
“CYO welcomes everyone with ‘open arms,’ so when this opportunity presented itself to support a fellow agency serving children, our volunteers enthusiastically supported this event,” said Seth Peloso, director of Catholic Youth Organization New York.
Participants who were unaccompanied by care givers were assigned CFTSS respite workers as chaperones. All our youth enjoyed several activities and received medals of participation.
Close to $10K was generated through this fundraising event spearheaded by the Friends of Saint Dominic’s which obtained sponsorship for our runners, as well as matches from individuals and corporations.
“I couldn’t have spent a better day watching the children from Saint Dominic’s and CYO show the true meaning of sportsmanship and friendship,” said Tom Rooney, donor of Friends of St. Dominic’s. “The children, parents and volunteers showed a true sense of community.”
Thank you to all donors and the Catholic Youth Organization of New York.
Saint Dominic’s hosts Summerfest
September 2021- On September 21, 2021, Saint Dominic’s Family Services hosted their first annual Summerfest. This event was a celebration of/for staff. Hundreds of employees from Rockland, Orange and Bronx Counties, gathered on the main campus, Blauvelt, and enjoyed a sunny day full of games, music, food and prizes. Staff favorites included a photo booth and Old Time candy truck!
Saint Dominic’s President/CEO, Dr. Diane Aquino, played on her bongo drums as the disc jockey played hits from the past and current. Employees danced along until the end of the event.
A special thanks to the St. Dominic’s Planning Committee for their fantastic work assuring a memorable day for all!!
Saint Dominic’s Family Services Welcomes Champion Elevator Corp.
September 2021- On September 10, 2021, Mr. Donald Gelestino, President, Champion Elevator, and his staff, visited Saint Dominic’s Developmental Disabilities Program. This visit included the dropping off of gifts for residents, touring the agency’s Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Program and interacting with residents. The program was introduced by both Ms. Debra Archambault, Sr. Program Vice President, and Mr. John Kayser, Program Coordinator. Dr. Diane Aquino, Saint Dominic’s President/CEO, and Ms. Joan Daly, Coordinator, Friends of St. Dominic’s, were present for this visit as well. Mr. Gelestino has long been a supporter of Saint Dominic’s and we are grateful for his ongoing support.