Birch Family Services

This week, families and loved ones gathered at one of our Queens residences to celebrate the season! The home was filled with joy and laughter as everyone came together to share special moments, enjoy holiday treats, and celebrate in ways meaningful to them. Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make this celebration so meaningful. We hope all our residents have an amazing holiday season! ❤️🎁 #BirchFamilyServices #holidays #FamilyCelebration #TogetherForTheHolidays🌲❤️

The holiday season is a time of warmth, comfort, and home. This year, Birch’s new Supportive Housing initiative is making that joy possible for adults in our residential program. ❄️ ☃️ Our first location, at the Marion-Creston buildings in the Bronx, offers more than just apartments—it provides life-changing opportunities for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. For residents like Willy, a neurodiverse 40-year-old, the dream of living independently has finally come true. This holiday season, he’s decorating his new home, preparing to share cherished traditions with family, and excitedly looking ahead to creating new memories that reflect his independence, personality, and accomplishments. While the Marion-Creston apartments offer a foundation for independence, there’s more to do. Government funding provides a start but often falls short. Without additional support, residents like Willy lack the amenities that foster a sense of belonging. Your generosity can provide the furnishings, adaptive tools, and upgrades needed to make these houses feel like homes, empowering individuals like Willy to live with dignity and pride. The need is urgent—please donate today to help residents like Willy experience the true meaning of home this holiday season! https://lnkd.in/e97-3RDz #birch #birchfamilyservices #HolidayGiving #UrgentNeed #holidays #holidayseason #giving #seasonofgiving

Today, students at our Phyllis L. Susser School for Exceptional Children held their Winterfest Concert to kick off their holidays! The talented students lit up the stage with holiday songs from the Susser Youth Choir and a festive yoga demonstration. Local veterans from the New York State Veterans Home at St. Albans joined us for the show and were honored for their service and received handmade holiday cards made by the students. Family members were also able to purchase some holiday gifts made by students after the show. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this amazing celebration of community, creativity, and kindness! #togetherfortheholidays #birchfamilyservices #birch #specialeducation

Birch Family Services is thrilled to announce that Ram Narayanaswamy, Vice President of Business Transformation at Lloyds North America, has joined our Board of Directors! With over 15 years of experience in the banking and financial sector, Ram brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership that will strengthen our mission to empowers individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Ram as we look forward to his insights and contributions to the Birch community.

We’re already a month into our Holiday Giving Campaign, and while we’ve made great progress, there are still many children, adults, and families in need of your support for the holidays. Birch Family Services serves some of New York City’s most underserved communities, and your generosity can make all the difference this season! How You Can Help: • Donate Toys: Shop from our Amazon Wish List and have items shipped directly to us. https://lnkd.in/ehBqzkPc • Donate Winter Clothing: Warm clothing for children, teens, and adults is urgently needed. • Make a Donation: Every donation helps us expand our reach and create a brighter holiday for families in need. Together, let’s make this holiday season the warmest for those who need it most. #BirchFamilyServices #HolidayGiving #UrgentNeed #ToyDrive #CoatDrive

⛄️🎵 A huge thank you to our amazing 3K parents, Hyuna Park and Amadis Dunkel, for gifting us with a special holiday musical event! From learning about the piano and trombone to singing and dancing along, it was snow much fun to celebrate before the holidays! #HyunaPark #AmadisDunkel #holidays #

Join our Young Professionals Board Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30PM at Sour Mouse NYC for an exciting evening of live music while helping to raise essential funds for Birch Family Services. Featuring performances by Luke Buck and Our Lady Orange. https://lnkd.in/e5tQE5Fw #Birch #autism #DevelopmentalDisabilities #nyc #concert #fundraiser

A special thanks to all our corporate partners who came to our Holiday Volunteer Day today! Over 60 volunteers from Lloyds North America, TD Bank, Atlas Search, Alvarez & Marsal, New York Cares, Pfizer, Cooley LLP, and ChemRx helped write holiday cards for people with autism and developmental disabilities, created decorations for people supported in our residences, and wrapped gifts for students in our schools. #HolidayGiving #BirchFamilyServices #giving #holidays #seasonofgiving #birch #thankful #holidayseason #holidaydrive

Giving Tuesday Is Almost Over - but there’s still time to make a difference! Join Birch in making this holiday season warmer through our Holiday Drive Campaign. Donate before the clock runs out! https://lnkd.in/e97-3RDz #GivingTuesday #HolidayGiving #BirchFamilyServices

Don’t forget to support Birch today for #GIVINGTUESDAY! During this special time of year, many of us eagerly anticipate the warmth and joy that comes from celebrating with loved ones. For the 193 individuals with autism and developmental disabilities who call our residences home, we work tirelessly to bring that same spirit of togetherness and belonging into their lives. This season, we invite you to help us make this possible. We’re launching our Holiday Drive to urgently seek your support in transforming Birch Family homes into spaces that go beyond mere functionality. While government funding covers basic furnishings, your generosity will allow us to provide durable, tailored furniture and adaptive equipment designed to meet the unique needs of the individuals we serve. Your gift will directly impact the quality of life for each individual, helping us expand and enhance the vital services we provide. Together, we can create homes that build hope, independence, and brighter futures for all. Join our Holiday Drive and help bridge the gap! https://lnkd.in/e97-3RDz #holidaydrive #birch #holiday #thankful #holidayseason #GivingTuesdaycampaign #giving #givingtuesday #givingback #seasonofgiving #seasonsgreetings