Hell’s Kitchen chef Brian Merel has offered Family Shelter supporters 10 percent off the price of a gourmet dinner party for 10 and he will donate 5 percent of the proceeds to Family Shelter. Here’s what Brian is offering: Regular price for a dinner party for 10 people — $1600 — less 10 percent – your [...]

While many of us were sitting down to Christmas dinner this year, Family Shelter hotline staff was answering calls from distressed individuals. As the revelers in Times Square counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, people were calling our hotline looking for shelter, resources, counseling… and sometimes, someone to just listen. Each day, those [...]

Last summer, Family Shelter instituted a domestic violence program geared specifically to teens. Since then, children of Family Shelter clients have attended the group, which runs between 12 and 16 weeks, and is coordinated by PEACE Prevention Educator Joy Tanimura-Winquist and Children’s Services Coordinator Laura Nordensten. “Many of our clients have mentioned concern for their [...]