Charities

Founded in 1978 as the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, The Children’s Tumor Foundation is a medical foundation dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses (NF). The mission of The Children’s Tumor Foundation is to: encourage and support research and the development of treatments and cures for NF; support persons with NF, their families and caregivers by providing thorough, accurate, current and readily accessible information; assist in the development of clinical centers, best practices and other patient support mechanisms to create better access to quality healthcare for affected individuals; and expand public awareness of NF

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“The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. In 1995, when Christopher Reeve was injured, the American Paralysis Association (APA) was one of the first places that he and Dana turned to. Christopher had formed his own foundation, but in 1999, they came together as the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Today, the Foundation is recognized as the premier spinal cord injury research organization throughout the world. Through the Reeve Foundation’s persistence and promise, neuroscientists around the world agree that repairing the damaged spinal cord is not a question of if, but a question of when.”

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“This summer, the Irvington school district is repairing the existing playground at Main Street School, and removing an irreparable piece of equipment. The design and plan for the different phases will be shared when we return to school. I am looking for parents who are interested in helping to lead the fundraising effort. Thank you!”

-Joyce Chapnick

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Compass Kids aims to build a foundation for philanthropy in kids ages 4-7 through age appropriate, hands-on volunteer experiences – while giving back to our community in a meaningful way.

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In 1996, inspired by her vision, Lillian Julien gathered a group of parents living with the loss of a child together for solace and support. They began meeting informally in the safety of each other’s homes, finding comfort and support by being together and freely expressing their grief with people who could understand. Through this sense of community, they were able to thrive and impact each other’s lives while remaining eternally connected to their children. They began reaching out to other parents living with the loss of their children, and their group grew into a larger network. Their experiences together have generated love and hope, resulting in the creation of COPE, a foundation dedicated to providing emotional support to individuals and families who are struggling to cope with life after loss.

COPE was recognized as a 501(c) (3) organization in 1999 and has grown from a small group of families meeting in each others’ homes to a support network of over 1000 families meeting, gathering and healing at our new location, COPE at Cedarmere, 225 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY 11576, as well as in generously donated space on Long Island.

COPE’s programs have expanded to offer support to all family members including Camp Erin NYC – a free weekend bereavement camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of someone close to them as well as our Teen General Loss Bereavement Group.

Our monthly healing workshops offer yoga, meditation, Reiki, art, movement, music, breath work and more.

COPE offers special events and workshops, professional forums, a grief support line and an extensive website, ongoing support group meetings and the one-on-one support of peer mentors.

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