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News
June 2011:
NBCCC received the fountain funds from the Dartmouth Mall in June 2011. All of the proceeds will go directly to the Foster Children and Teen Enrichment Fund.
Thank you to the Dartmouth Mall for supporting foster children in the Greater New Bedford area.
May 2011:
In May, NBCCC participated in the Not Your Average Cause program at Not Your Average Joe's, Dartmouth location.
All of the proceeds from this event will go directly to the Foster Children and Teen Enrichment Fund.
Thank you to all of the supporters that participated in this great cause.
February 2011:
New Bedford Community Connections Coalition would like to thank the following donors for contributing to this year's Valentine Appeal.
-Councilor George Rogers
-Rabbi Raphael Kanter
-Kathy Mann
-SouthCoast Media Group
On behalf of the foster children in the Greater New Bedford area we thank you for contributing to the Foster Children and Teen Enrichment Fund. Your contribution is being used to provide foster children with opportunities to grow, learn and thrive though enrichment activities such as performing arts classes, sports programs and much more.
December 2010:
New Bedford Community Connections Coalition and the Family Resource and Development Center has been chosen by Payless ShoeSource to be part of this year's Payless GivesTM Shoes 4 Kids program!
We're one of the many nonprofit groups chosen to receive coupons to give to children in need. Children we serve in our community will be able to redeem these coupons at Payless for a free new pair of shoes.
November 2010:
In celebration of National Family Week, the Family Resource and Development Center hosted an Open House on Tuesday, November 23rd.
Over 40 families and professionals were in attendance to meet the new family support staff at the center.
October 2010
In October, NBCCC participated in the Macy's Shop for a Cause event on Saturday, October 16th.
All of the proceeds from this event will go directly to the Foster Children and Teen Enrichment Fund.
September 2010:
In September, NBCCC participated in the Not Your Average Cause program at Not Your Average Joe's, Dartmouth location.
All of the proceeds from this event will go directly to the Foster Children and Teen Enrichment Fund.
Thank you to all of the supporters that participated in this great cause.
June 2010:
NBCCC received the fountain funds from the Dartmouth Mall in June 2010. All of the proceeds will go directly to the Foster Children and Teen Enrichment Fund.
Thank you to the Dartmouth Mall for supporting foster children in the Greater New Bedford area.
The Family Resource and Development Center is proud to offer a 12-week Group on the "Importance of being a Dad"
This group is on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Family Resource and Development Center located on 105 William Street, 3rd Floor.
May 2010:
On Monday, May 10th, 2010 the Honorable Mayor Scott W. Lang proclaimed May as Foster Care Month.
The Proclamation Ceremony saluted the compassion of people who make a difference to the lives of foster children and also addressed the need for foster homes.
* Pictures of the Proclamation Ceremony are posted on our Photo Gallery.
February 2010:
The New Bedford Community Connections Coalition's Task Force for Foster Care Support had its 8th Annual
"Take This Child to Heart" Fundraiser on Saturday,
February 13, 2010 at the Century House in Acushnet, MA.
All proceeds raised from this event will go to the Foster Children and Teen Enrichment Fund.
* Event picture is posted on our Photo Gallery.
Courtesy of SOCO Magazine the official media sponsor of
"Take This Child to Heart".
December 2009:
We are pleased that Howland Place Fitness Center adopted the Family Resource and Development Center this past holiday season with a giving tree to benefit children in need from the South End of New Bedford.
Howland Place Fitness Center
651 Orchard Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 994-2100
www.howlandplacefitness.com
* Pictures posted on our Photo Gallery.
NBCCC co-sponsored a New Bedford Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at the Carousel Family Fun Center in Fairhaven.
October 2009:
NBCCC co-sponsored the
6th Annual Women's Conference
"This Could Never Happen To Me"
On Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at the Century House.
Sponsored By:
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center
S.H.B.H. Project CARE & Home of Hope
New Bedford Community Connections Coalition
Eagle Feathers Healing Arts Garden
September 2009:
ATTENTION FOSTER PARENTS:
FREE SCHOOL BACKPACKS
Where: Family Resource and Development Center
105 William Street, 3rd Floor
New Bedford, MA 02740
For more information please call: 508-994-4521
Backpacks provided by Gifts To Give
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Make a difference to the lives of foster children.
For more information please contact, Lynn Mourao at (508) 910-1083.
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