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24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-866-339-7717 info@friendsoffirefighters.org - www.friendsoffirefighters.org - 718-643-0980 PENSION WORKSHOP | SUMMER DAY | CHARITY SHOW | FALL GALA | SERVICES | INDEPENDENCE DAY Pension Workshop / June 25 Financial Program Workshop Series  for FDNY firefighters and family members Pension workshop: June 25 ALBERT CONNOLLY Deputy Director, FDNY Pension & Payroll Bureau: Al will go over individual member circumstances, give detailed explanations on data, and explain how NYC pension funds are working to become more compliant with current IRS regulations. KAREN DONNELLY Registered Representative, Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), Field Representative, Guardian Life Insurance Company: Karen will speak about Friends of Firefighters and her role as financial counselor. There will be ample opportunity at the end of the presentation to ask questions, enjoy a personalized review of your pension plan*, and sign up for a complimentary initial financial review. *To print your own pension statement, go to: FDNY.org, “Applications”, “Uniformed pension portal”  WHEN: Thursday, June 25, 10AM - 12PM WHERE: Friends of Firefighters, 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn RSVP REQUIRED: info@friendsoffirefighters.org or 718-643-0980. Limited spots available - will be capped at 100 guests. Karen is a Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), 25 Carle Road, Suite 200, Westbury, NY, 11590. (516)334-4900. Securities products and services are offered through PAS, a registered broker/dealer. Field Representative, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY.  PAS is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. NRL Wealth Creation Strategies, LLC is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. PAS is a member of FINRA, SIPC   Upcoming Events We have an eventful summer and fall and there's an event here for everyone - kids, BBQ-eaters, music-lovers, firefighters, and civilians. We hope to see you at one of them! Events are a fun way to learn more about FoF and support our mission and programs.     Summer Day / July 24   Charity Show / August 11 Purchase tickets at http://fofshow.eventbrite.com A portion of proceeds supports the mission of Friends of Firefighters 8th Annual Fall Gala: Save the Date | Place a journal ad or become an event sponsor | | FDNY Firefighters: contribute your signature dish | | Consider a donation if you cannot attend | | Volunteer opportunities available | Services Below is an overview by location. Visit our website for more information.  Bronx  Riverdale: Counseling*, Financial Guidance*   Brooklyn Red Hook: Counseling*, Acupuncture*, Peak Performance (using Biofeedback)*, Financial Guidance*, Women's Group, On the Arm Breakfast   Queens Forest Hills: Counseling* Rockaway Park: Yoga (Thursdays at 7:30-8:30PM for the summer months)   Manhattan Downtown: Counseling* Flatiron: Acupuncture* Upper West Side: Peak Performance (using Biofeedback)*   Staten Island Dongan Hills/Todt Hill: Counseling*, Women’s Group*, Acupuncture* New Dorp: Yoga   Accessible from anywhere Internet Counseling Program http://fof.cobaltcbt.com 24/7 Crisis Hotline 1-866-339-7717 Peer Support Program* Access by calling FoF City of Berlin Scholarship / Checkpoint Charlie Application online *Advance sign up or appointment required   Independence Day / FoF Closed July 3 Friends of Firefighters will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. If you are in crisis, call On the Line, our 24/7 crisis hotline, at 1-866-339-7717   Friends of Firefighters provides independent, confidential, and free counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their family members.    Click to view this email in a browser