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News and Press Releases
November 2009
Awesome Night
to Special Citizens!
The Art for Autism exhibition held on
Nov 12 sold numerous paintings and sculptures. It
also gave the special citizens fundraising team (started by Mr Brad
Keller) valuable information for future fundraising events. October
2009
Lead-Up To The Nov 12,
2009 Fundraising event
Special Citizens fundraising team had
secured attendance from a New York Post photographer and TV WIRELESS
USA. The team also managed to have the fundraising event published
in the Daily News. Maxine Simpson, a writer of the NY Daily
News, wrote about the event. A major RADIO network is also
considering covering the event and awaiting orders from its MIAMI
officials. Stay tuned. Daily News Article
October 27, 2009 pg 17
May
14, 2009
Opening of Anita Zatlow
Center for Autism
ANITA
ZATLOW listens as her daughter, Gerri, praises her during the
dedication ceremony for the Anita Zatlow Center for Autism Services
at 22 Marble Hill... The Riverdale Press covered the
event
January 2007
Parent and Sibling Support Group
Special Citizens has initiated a Parent and Sibling Support Group. With the explosion of the condition of autism in all variations, whole families require assistance and instruction in order to receive ongoing services. Dr. Terry Tolk, has for the past six to eight months held group meetings at the WOWY site. We are hopefully going to expand these services to both Bronx sites as well as Manhattan.
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 WOWY
Update (+ Past News WOWY Opening)
(WOWY =
WONDER OF WONDERS, YES)
As our friends and supporters know, in November, 2005 WOWY
opened its doors with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres
party. The visitors were amazed at the creative talents of our artists.
Next, in January of 2006, Jim Watkins from Channel 11 News did a
news piece about WOWY and its artists (click below or on the artwork
for more information about WOWY). WOWY continues to be a
great program, providing a fantastic creative, learning and
work opportunity for all involved.
[» About
WOWY + Update, Jan 2007 ] [» Opening
+ Channel 11 News Coverage ]
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January 2007
A Quick Look at the Future
The new group home, the David Zatlow Residence, will be forthcoming in Riverdale and in keeping with the spectrum of autism...
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December 10, 2006
Co-founder David Zatlow passed away
Sadly, on December 10th our co-founder, David Zatlow passed away following a very long illness. We have lost the dedication and support given through the years by David. His ongoing efforts on behalf of Special Citizens were gratefully acknowledged always. He will be missed. A memorial service will be held in the very near future to celebrate his life and his participation on the Board and all the many other things he did for Special Citizens. Our next group home will be called the David Zatlow Residence. The site was unanimously approved by the Community Board 8 in Riverdale.
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December 9, 2006
The Cortlandt Hills Group Home Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
On December 9th, the Cortlandt Hills Group Home celebrated its 25th anniversary. A luncheon was held at Piazza Roma...
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October, 2006
DeClemente hosted a big party to celebrate Halloween
In October at Halloween, DeClemente hosted a big party to celebrate. Everyone came in costume including staff. Anita was a judge. Mary (staff) and Amy (consumer) were in nun’s habits. Deatrice was an hysterical old cleaning lady shuffling along, and Horace was Charlie Chaplin. Cynthia was a bar wench and so it went. The costumes were funny and everybody had a fantastic time. Food, music and laughs made for a perfect celebration. Cortlandt Hills also joined the party as well as Corlear. It was quite a social event.
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August 31, 2006
Bill Deschenes honored
On August 31st, one of our favorite supporters from the State Education Department, Bill Deschenes was honored on his retirement at Tavern on the Green...
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August 2006
Our Annual Picnic
In August we enjoyed our annual picnic for all consumers from all residences and Day Programs at Croton Point. This was a great social event and barbeque for consumers and staff. We also walked through the beautiful site and played volleyball, danced and participated in other fun sports. We celebrated CJ’s birthday at this event at the park as well as celebrating SCF’s 30th anniversary with two cakes.
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July 2006
A Game With The Mets
In July, 2006 on Autism Day we were invited to a Mets game which many consumers were thrilled to view...
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July 2006
Don't Forget The Yankees !
Not to pass up our beloved Yankees, staff, Joseph S. invited a
few of DeClemente and Corlear consumers to visit a few Yankee players
Milkie Cabera, Robinson Cano and Daryl Strawberry in New Jersey...
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June 2006
Cavanagh Celebrates its Thirteenth Birthday
In June, Cavanagh celebrated its thirteenth birthday with a fabulous party at the Residence. Everyone had a great time, consumers, staff and family members.
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June 2006
Trainees from VESID are employed
The copy center and office training group of young adults who are 21 years of age and over have aged out of programs. Two of our trainees from VESID (vocational education) have been employed and are extremely happy with their jobs...
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June 2006
Day-Hab in the Bronx
Our Day-Hab in the Bronx received a wonderful opportunity from Service Directions, Inc. These wonderful business people gave our consumers an opportunity to do volunteer work both at their site and at the Day-Hab...
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March 2006
DeClemente Group Home Celebrated its 20th Anniversary
In the month of March the DeClemente group home celebrated its 20th anniversary. A large buffet, music, dancing and a beautiful anniversary cake was the highlight...
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January 10, 2006
New Copy Center Servers Midtown East,
Helps Autistic Young Adults Make Way in the World
A new, state-of-the-art copying and desktop publishing facility, employing autistic young adults under professional supervision, has opened in the Midtown East neighborhood...
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November 30, 2005
Special Citizens hosted a reception at the WOWY Gallery in Manhattan.
[» View full Event Info ]
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Photos below:
Some of Artwork produced at WOWY
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Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 627
New York, NY 10118
Tel: 212-643-2663
Toll free: 800-841-8251
Fax: 212-643-1244
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Proud Donor to the SCFU
Cause
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Images below: A
few samples
of really incredible Artwork produced by talented
WOWY artists (now available to purchase as framed
prints, note cards & select original
pieces are available).
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