Friends of Firefighters is dedicated to providing free counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families.
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199 Van Brunt St.
Brooklyn, New York 11231, US
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🚒 A retired Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Lieutenant once said, “I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for Friends of Firefighters.” 🧑🚒 Friends of Firefighters provides free mental health and wellness services for members of the FDNY, along with their families. 🤝 We’re proud to partner with an organization that supports heroes in their times of need. Thank you for joining us today!
We are expanding our clinical team! Know anyone who might be interested? Apply below or send your resume to applications@friendsoffirefighters.org!
The online auction running in conjunction with tomorrow's Raven Drum Foundation Benefit Concert is live! Packages include a dinner for 10 in our historic Brooklyn firehouse, Zoom meet and greets with Brian Quinn and Kevin Smith, an FDNY-issued helmet signed by Steve Buscemi, and memorabilia signed by Dee Snider. A special thank you to our Advisory Council members who generously donated! Place your bids through link below: https://lnkd.in/enQnRvkv
Newsday Media Group spoke with Advisory Council member Anthony Mussorfiti and his daughter Samantha about the growing need for mental health services for FDNY firefighters and their families.
🥁Save the date!🥁 We're thrilled to be named the official partner organization for the Raven Drum Foundation's Benefit Concert on March 14th! With live performances by Rick Allen (of Def Leppard) and Lauren Monroe, the evening will feature an all-star jam session with special musical guests. Tickets are on sale now!
Thanks to a federal FEMA grant with the City of Biloxi, we kicked off a two-week seminar for active members of the Biloxi Fire Department. Our counselor Richelle will lead sessions on behavioral health and anger management for fire service members, and biological components of stress. This dedicated federal funding enables us to extend our services and resources to active Biloxi firefighters.
PIX11 stopped by our historic firehouse to capture Gillian Laub's photoshoot with Rachel Feinstein for Rachel's upcoming Netflix special! Thanks to all involved for promoting Friends of Firefighters' mission and the services provided for New York City's Bravest. We can't wait watch the special!
“It used to be a stigma to ask for help, but those days are long gone.” - John Sorrentino (FDNY Firefighter, Retired) We were glad to open our doors to News 12 Brooklyn last week. During this holiday season, we want to remind the FDNY community that resources are available to New York’s Bravest and their families.
Andrea (Andi) Mandell's steadfast support and guidance on Friends of Firefighters Board of Directors is a critical asset to the organization. She continues to leverage her expertise and network to ensure Friends of Firefighters is equipped to meet the evolving mental health needs of New York's Bravest. Her Bloomberg Law piece is a must read! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dXmd4n39
Schulte partner Andrea (Andi) Mandell authored a compelling piece for Bloomberg Law titled, “Nonprofits Would Gain Lifeline With Pro Bono Help From Tax Pros.” Andi, who serves on the board of directors of the Gary Sinise Foundation and Friends of Firefighters, illustrated that the nonprofit sector is a critical part of the US civic infrastructure, and nonprofit organizations play a vital role in delivering services, strengthening communities and facilitating civic engagement. She noted, however, that nonprofits have taken serious financial hits in recent years due to macroeconomic turbulence. Andi highlighted how tax attorneys are uniquely positioned to support nonprofits as they hold a tactile skill set that is invaluable to nonprofits who rely on tax structures to support their mission and encourage donorship as well as help nonprofits apply for tax-exempt status and navigate the complicated rules to ensure continued qualification. She wrote, “The guidance a tax professional can provide through pro bono consulting and board volunteering will help nonprofits achieve fiscal stability and enable them to serve populations that are most in need.” Read the article: https://bit.ly/3GhbGJ9 #ProBono #SchulteLaw
A special thank you from New York's Bravest on this Giving Tuesday! There's still time to make your #givingtuesday pledge! Text GIVEFOF to 53-555 Visit https://lnkd.in/eYZw_Knw