Friends of Firefighters

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-866-339-7717 718-643-0980 - info@friendsoffirefighters.org www.friendsoffirefighters.org FALL GALA l O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE l NEW SUPPORT GROUP l SERVICES 8th Annual Fall Gala: This Thursday Shortly you will receive an e-mail chock full of Fall Gala information, helpful whether you are attending the event or not! For now, here is a friendly reminder that the event is this Thursday night. Thursday, October 15, 2015, 6-11PM       | Purchase tickets | | Consider a donation if you cannot attend | | FDNY Firefighters: contribute your signature dish | | Silent Auction is open! Register here to bid. | | Volunteer opportunities available | SPONSORS The Fall Gala is sponsored in part by The Well. Both The Well and The Wick are housed in the old Otto Huber/ Edward Hittleman brewery building. The Wick is a 650 capacity venue. The Well is a 1,500 capacity beer garden and event space.   O, the Oprah Magazine: November Issue “As leaders of demanding charities, the four women on these pages are known for their “do unto others” spirit. We thought it was high time they got a little pampering themselves.” Our own executive director, Nancy Carbone, is one of these four nonprofit leaders featured in "The Beauty of Giving" spread in the November issue of O, the Oprah Magazine! Each woman is highlighted for their dedication to the charity they run and is treated to well-deserved pampering for their tireless efforts. Pick up your issue to read and see Nancy’s story! Here’s a sneak peek at the photos. New Program: Women's Intimacy Group FDNY firefighters and family members are invited to join Friends of Firefighters for a free 6-week educational and support group that allows women to share openly in regards to sexuality, pleasure, and intimacy. The group will be facilitated by Lauren Johnson, LMFT. WHEN: Thursdays; time and start date depend on interest WHERE: Forest Hills, Queens TO JOIN: Contact us with your preferred time and start date Read more here   Services Services are available in all five boroughs and Long Island. View a mapof our services, visit our website for more details, and contact us to make an appointment. Counseling Peak Performance Coaching Acupuncture Yoga (Staten Island class starts at a new location this Wednesday) Peer Support Women's Group On the Arm Breakfast (10/14) Financial Guidance Checkpoint Charlie Scholarship Outside Referrals 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