FCS Kicks-off the 2012 Gala Planning Season
“Enchantment of the Far East” to be held October 13, at Navesink County Club
Long Branch, NJ, April 11, 2012 – Family & Children Service’s (FCS) 2012 Gala Committee officially kicked-off plans for the agency’s October 13th fundraising spectacular “Enchantment of the Far East” during an informational breakfast, Tuesday, April 3 at Navesink Country Club.
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Hundreds of Local Teens Shop the 2012 FCS Prom Boutique
More than 600 Donated Dresses and Gowns Make Annual Event a Success
Long Branch, NJ, May 1, 2012 – Going to prom was made a lot easier this year for hundreds of local teens, thanks to the generosity of those who supported FCS's third annual prom event, “Countless Dresses, Countless Memories.” More than 600 new and gently worn prom gown and dresses were donated to the 2012 Prom Boutique held March 30 & 31st at the FCS Thrift Boutique in Long Branch.
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Debbie O'Donoghue Named Chair of FCS Board of Directors
Susan Salkeld, Jill Gemmel also Named to Board
Long Branch, NJ, Feb. 9, 2012 –Little Silver resident Debbie O’Donoghue was recently named Chair of the Board of Directors of Family Children’s Service (FCS), Monmouth County’s oldest non-profit social service agency, succeeding Dolores Klein whose two-year term expired in December. A 15-year volunteer with FCS, Debbie has served on the agency’s Board of Directors for more than eight years and has chaired a number of important board committees including the agency’s largest fundraiser, the annual fall Gala.
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Panera Bread donates $12,000 to Family & Children’s Service
Money Raised through Operation Donation® to fund Child Literacy Programs
Freehold, NJ, March 15, 2011 – Elementary school students across Monmouth county were given the
gift of reading today, thanks to a special partnership between FCS and five area Panera Bread cafes. For the second consecutive year, the Panera cafes in Freehold, Shrewsbury, Howell, Middletown and
Ocean Township raised more than $12,000 for FCS through the company’s Operation Dough-Nation® program, helping to provide free books, backpacks, school supplies and reading mentors to nearly 4,000 local elementary school students.
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Area Teens Unite to Collect Pre-Loved Clothing for Children in Need
FCS Thrift Boutique to Benefit; Will Hold
Special Children’s Boutique
Long Branch, NJ, Feb. 9, 2012 – FCS will hold a special “Children’s Boutique” Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th at its Thrift Boutique at 307 Branchport Avenue in Long Branch. The two-day event, which will feature new and pre-loved clothing, shoes and outwear for infants, children and young teens, is the inspiration of a group of local high school students who call themselves the “Rockin’ Angels.”
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Photo: The Rockin' Angels, (l-r) Madison Pflaster, Montana Pflaster and Christina Kalinowski with the flyers they made to promote their clothing drive at the Thrift Boutique.
Volunteers Sought for Family & Children’s Service’s Thrift Boutique
Long Branch, NJ, Jan. 14, 2011 - FCS is seeking volunteers for its popular Thrift Boutique in Long Branch, a trendy resale shop that offers quality men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and housewares at deeply discounted prices. Volunteers can set their hours according to their own schedules, working just a few hours a month, or several times a week.
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Family & Children’s Service Kicks off Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Monmouth Medical Center to Donate Space for Operation Sleighbells
Long Branch, NJ, Nov.15, 2011 –
Are you looking for a way to give back in a 
meaningful way this Holiday Season? If so, FCS could use your assistance. For more than 100 years, our agency has been granting holiday wishes for thousands of children throughout Monmouth County through donations to our annual holiday giving program, Operation Sleighbells. Won't you help?
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“Under A Tuscan Moon” raises $128,000 for FCS
Annual Gala Honors Long-standing FCS Board Members and Community Leaders
Long Branch, NJ, Nov. 9, 2011 – More than 200 friends, family and supporters of 
FCS braved the early winter snowstorm Saturday, October 29, to dine and dance the night away at the FCS’s annual fall gala “Under a Tuscan Moon” at Deal Golf & Country Club, raising $128,000 for the century-old agency. The annual event, the largest fundraiser of the year, was a huge success, raising vital funds for programs like child literacy, Medicare assistance, home health care and adult protective services.
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View photos from the 2011 Fall Gala, "Under A Tuscan Moon"
FCS Launches Annual Backpack Drive
Panera® Bakeries to Serve as Drop-Off Sites
Long Branch, NJ, August 15, 2011 – Family & Children’s Service is getting some much-needed help from Panera® Cafes for its Reading Buddies Backpack Project. The local cafes will serve as collection sites for families and individuals who wish to drop off new backpacks and school supplies for the annual drive. FCS's Backpack Project serves hundreds of elementary school students in underserved communities throughout Monmouth County.
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Annual Golf Classic Raises Thousands for FCS
Long Branch, NJ, June 23, 2011 – More than 120 golfers teed off under brilliant blue skies Monday, June 20 at Deal Golf & Country Club for Family & Children’s Service’s (FCS) annual Golf Classic, raising more than $30,000 for Monmouth County’s oldest charitable organization. 
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In this photo: Golfers John Ragosta, Kenny Shaw, Dave Calloway and Brian Ierardi prepare to tee off at the 18th hole for the annual FCS Golf Classic at Deal Golf & Country Club.
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Rahway-based RSI Bank to sponsor annual Golf Classic
Charity tournament to be held Monday, June 20 at Deal Golf & Country Club
Long Branch, NJ, May 19, 2011 – Rahway-based RSI Bank is lending its support to Family Children’s Service (FCS), Monmouth County’s oldest non-profit agency. For the sixth consecutive year, RSI Bank, with branch offices throughout New Jersey, including Pier Village in Long Branch, has agreed to be the event's lead sponsor.
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Family & Children's Service's Home Care Program Re-Accredited
Only One-Fifth of NJ Home Care Providers CAHC Accredited
Long Branch, NJ, June 6, 2011 - The New Jersey Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC) recently reaccredited Family & Children’s Service’s (FCS) Home Care program, giving it high marks for maintaining the highest standards of quality care for its clients and their families.
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The 54th Annual Navarumsunk Auxiliary Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show
Event Raises Thousands for Important FCS Programs and Services
Long Branch, NJ, April 11, 2011
- Cooler temperatures and rainy skies didn’t prevent nearly 200 enthusiastic guests from attending the 54th Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show hosted by the Navarumsunk Auxiliary, Wednesday, May 4, at Branches in West Long Branch.
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In this photo: Auxiliary officers and committee chairs Celeste Donovan, Cynthia Mathews, Betsy Moody Schmalz Ferguson, and Pam Tanis get ready for the luncheon.
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Family & Children's Annual Prom Boutique serves Countless Area Teens
Record Donations made this year's Event a Success
Long Branch, NJ, April 11, 2011 - When 17-year-old Kaeleen Fallon emerged from the
dressing room of Family & Children’s Service's Thrift Boutique wearing the stunning satin gown she saw hanging in the shop's front window, it was as if she had stepped onto the set of the popular television show, “Say Yes to the Dress.”
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View additional photos from our Prom Boutique.
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Thrift Boutique Moves to New Location
LONG BRANCH – Family & Children’s Service Thrift Boutique has moved to 307 Branchport Avenue in Long Branch. Stocked with fresh merchandise, those in search of new and gently used designer clothing and unique home goods will be delighted upon visiting the new store.
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