CDSC is a private, not-for-profit, community-based organization established in 1975 to provide a range of social services to families in Central Brooklyn, New York.  CDSC's motto—Building Communities By Strengthening Families—is a constant reminder of our mission: "to provide programs that empower families by helping them to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for successful living in today's society."

 

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News and Events

CDSC to Host 2nd Annual Starving Artist Art Show + Sale

 

On January 22, 2010, from 6:30 - 10 pm, CDSC will host its second annual Starving Artist Art Show + Sale to benefit the creation of a Community Art Center at CDSC.  Please join us for an evening of good food, art, and entertainment to support this important cause!

Click here to learn more about it.

CDSC In the News!

 

CDSC has recently received recognition in the press for its work feeding hungry families in New York City.  Follow the links below to read all about what's new at CDSC's Emergency Food Pantry!

Brooklyn Downtown Star Feature on Pantry Coordinator Mireille Massac

 

Brooklyn Downtown Star Article on Canned Food Drive

 

New York Times Article on Food Drives

Available Trainings

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Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment and Neglect

Marketing to Target and Retain Quallity Staff

Preventing Childhood Obesity

Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development

SUNY Video Conference Training

American Red Cross Infant and Child First Aid and CPR

Health Care Consultancy Workshops

Child Development Associates (CDA) Training

 

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Holiday Events at CDSC

 

In the spirit of sharing holiday cheer, CDSC sponsored several holiday events for the community.  Many thanks to everyone who supported our events.  A special thank you to the following for their support for:

Thanksgiving Pantry Distribution:  City Council Member Letitia James, District Leader Olanike Alabi, 57th Assembly District Democratic Club, GlaxoSmith Kline, Gallagher Benefit Services, NYC Coalition Against Hunger, and Western Beef.

Senior Holiday Dinner: Emmanuel Baptist Church, and City Council Member Letitia James.

Holiday Toy Drive: 88th Precinct Community Affairs, New York City Marines Toys for Tots, Brooklyn Chapter of AARP, Group Family Childcare Provider Claire Williams, many community members, and CDSC staff.

Click here to view photos of these events.  

To make a donation toward future holiday events at CDSC, click on Network for Good.

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