In-Kind Donations For Staten Islanders Needed: Central Family Life Center Providing Critical Aid This Year For Local Families

In-Kind Donations For Staten Islanders Needed: Central Family Life Center Providing Critical Aid This Year For Local Families

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As the holiday season approaches, many Staten Island families are struggling with the realities of rising costs, underemployment, and daily financial challenges. At the Central Family Life Center (CFLC), we believe no one should have to face these hardships alone — and with your help, they won’t have to.

For decades, CFLC has been a lifeline for our community — a place where children, families, and seniors find hope, healing, and opportunity. Guided by our mission, we work every day to uplift individuals from all walks of life by providing essential programs and resources that promote overall well-being and empower lasting change.

Each year, CFLC touches the lives of more than 1,150 Staten Islanders through a wide range of programs, including:

☑ After School Program – Helping youth thrive academically and socially
☑ ATLAS – Strengthening families through Functional Family Therapy
☑ True 2 Life – Preventing violence, saving lives, and offering mentorship for high-risk youth
☑ VOCA – Supporting and advocating for victims of crime
☑ Prince to Kings – Mentoring young men to lead with purpose and confidence
☑ EmpowerHer – Encouraging young women to embrace their strength and potential
☑ CFLC Senior Program – Promoting wellness and social connection for older adults
☑ NSTAT – Empowering residents to advocate for safer, stronger neighborhoods

This holiday season, we invite you to stand with CFLC and make a difference. Your generosity can provide a Thanksgiving meal for a struggling family or a toy that brings joy to a child. Every gift — no matter the size — helps us bring comfort, dignity, and hope to those who need it most.

Together, we can continue building a stronger, more compassionate Staten Island.

CFLC Bookbag giveaway on Staten Island. Image Credit – CFLC

Banner Image: @centralfamilylifecenter @true2life_si & ATLAS FFT program march in a stop the violence march at the Pull Up For Peace national conference!  Image Credit – CFLC