We just posted our newest art auction item to our CharityBuzz Auction channel and once again it comes from our friends Charles Fazzino and The Tats Cru. This is a spectacular three-dimensional limited edition fine artwork created as a collaboration between world renowned pop artist Charles Fazzino and the famous graffiti artist group The Tats Cru….
We are an organization that believes in helping people… one person at a time. We recently rang our GOOD OUTCOMES BELL for Jonathan. Imagine what it would be like if, on top of all of your daily struggles, you had no place to call home. No foundation. No safe haven. That is what Jonathan was…
In a proactive effort not only to dramatically grow the organization, but to do so in a way that distinguishes it as a unique mental health and wellness agency, CHOICE of NY has recently taken over a 6,500 square foot space in White Plains, NY. Opened in January, 2015 as an adjunct to its New…
We recently rang the GOOD OUTCOMES BELL for two of our clients. We ring that bell whenever we can, because it reminds us of the small victories and the differences we make in people’s lives every day. We believe in the Starfish! EVERY STARFISH COUNTS!
Active Minds is a college student-based organization started in a dorm room by 21-year-old college student Alison Malmon at the University of Pennsylvania. The impetus, unfortunately, was the suicidal passing of her then 22-year-old brother. That was fifteeen years ago. Since then, Alison and Active Minds have taken this tragedy and turned it into a student-run…
We just posted our newest auction item to our CharityBuzz Auction channel and it’s a good one! We are grateful for the NY Mets for helping us put together a fantastic package: Two Field Level NY Mets Tickets to a Weeknight Game at Citifield in April VIP Parking A Michael Cuddyer Autographed BAseball A Game-Used…
Peer Support in History Only a few decades ago, the very premise of Peer Support upon which CHOICE is built was not only controversial, but downright scandalous. The relatively recent notion that those who struggle with the issues inherent in mental illness are well qualified to understand and help others was born of a 1970’s…
Good Outcomes come in all sizes… after all, they are why we do what we do. We received a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift this year when one of our long time clients gave one of our staff members a sure sign that we are beginning to reach him. Here is her story… Henry has been…
In one sense our goals as an organization are lofty and sometimes seem unachievable, but when we look at things on a daily basis, we KNOW we have a lot to celebrate. Every day their are small victories to cheer for and when you put all those small victories together, we end up with great…
In September, 2014, we held our second annual EXPRESSIONS art show and fundraising event at the studios of world-renowned pop artist Charles Fazzino. Not only was this a truly successful and heart-warming event, it gave us the opportunity to showcase our leading-edge art therapy program, a concept of which we are extremely proud.