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April e-Newsletter
4/1/2008
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In the SpotlightOwner of Gabrielle's Brasserie & Wine Bar in Rockville Centre Rosanne Scordio, Family & Children's newest trustee, hosted a benefit dinner on April 14th at her restaurant Gabrielle's Brasserie & Wine Bar in Rockville Centre. 37 lucky people were treated to a fabulous and exclusive evening which included a six-course dinner and wine tasting with proceeds going toward programs that help our area's neediest children and families. Charity never tasted so good!  Scordio, who has six children of her own, understands the importance of providing children with shelter, care, love and support in order to allow them to grow and succeed. That is why she is an advocate for Family & Children's and the work that they do. She also understands what it takes to be a successful business woman. How does she manage her time and juggle her commitments as a mother, wife, business owner, volunteer (at the Nursery Co-op), and philanthropist? It is simply a matter of priorities, which for Rosanne means her children first, then her business, charity, and finally herself. Her philosophy is that people find time to do what they think is important. "Juggling everything is tough, but when you have a good family and supportive friends, it makes a big difference and is in itself a great lesson in caring." She credits her great support system of friends who also have kids as a source of strength because they all work together to help each other. Scordio also sees a connection between charitable giving and her business goals. Her personal philosophy is that you get more when you give, however she believes giving in a business sense gives back double. "My life changed as soon as I got involved with Family & Children's because of the people I've met through their networking opportunities and the friends I've made. There's so much positive publicity attached to our events and the public really likes the feel good stuff. The public's response to our efforts has been tremendous." For those of you who missed this year's dinner/wine tasting benefit, Rosanne was kind enough to share one of the evening's recipes: Tropical Shrimp & Fruit Martini
Combine all ingredients except shrimp and cashews in a bowl. Mix well then season with salt and pepper. Place 3 tablespoons of fruit salad in a 4oz. martini glass. Place shrimp on fruit and top with roasted nuts. Family & Children's is planning more dinner/wine tasting events. To put your name on our invitation list, please email Marisa Paladino Grants, Honors & AwardsThe Sprint Foundation awarded Family and Children's a $5,000  grant in support of programs at the Hagedorn Family Resource Center. The grant was used to develop a health and fitness program to emphasize the importance of good health, nutrition and fitness habits. As you can see by this picture, the children of the after-school program celebrated Spring with an afternoon of physical education. Thank you Sprint Foundation!
KEY WOMEN OF AMERICA donated a $1500 grant toward the Summer to Remember program. This donation will cover an entire summer camp experience for three children! Pictured here are Family and Children's Ellen Zames with Key Women of America's Anita Harkless and Dorothy Porter. DOWLING COLLEGE'S TRUE LIFE MINISTRIES SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NASSAU COUNTY has named Family and Children's Nancy Cohan as this year's recipient of the Making a Difference for Women award. This international organization also honored Family and Children's in 2007 with a $3,250 grant for a youth development program that focused on girl empowerment. This program was a precursor to the present day Promise Project. If you are a current volunteer, please contact Jeanette Scott at (516) 746-0350 x372 for details.
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MANHASSET COMMUNITY FUND President TJ Costello (left) and immediate past president Veronica Brooks (right) present the Fund's 2008 grant of $4,000 to Family and Children's President Jim Harnett and VP for Development Marie Palagonia at their annual awards presentation. 
donated 15 bins of gently used clothing to our 
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