Our Story
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Larchmont Friends of the Family was founded in 1997 by several Larchmont residents who had suffered severe illnesses in their own families. The generous help they received from neighbors and friends was invaluable, uplifting, and transformative. It made them realize how meaningful and necessary community support can be during a time of crisis, and a wonderful idea took root. Since then, LFOF has been actively and confidentially helping local families through difficult times. Today, LFOF is a focused organization (we like to call it a neighborhood fund) with over 200 volunteers, and we have helped close to 100 families cope both financially and emotionally.
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Watch this video to hear from Daniel Perez how Larchmont Friends of the Family supported him and his family during his medical crisis.
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As our mission states:
We are neighbors helping neighbors. Larchmont Friends of the Family is a local not-for-profit volunteer organization that has been actively and quietly helping families in our community for over 25 years. Established by compassionate residents, the group offers practical and financial support to those who have been faced with a medical crisis or loss. We hope to bring back a sense of normalcy to the family life in any way we can, and our door is always open.
We are neighbors helping neighbors. Larchmont Friends of the Family is a local not-for-profit volunteer organization that has been actively and quietly helping families in our community for over 25 years. Established by compassionate residents, the group offers practical and financial support to those who have been faced with a medical crisis or loss. We hope to bring back a sense of normalcy to the family life in any way we can, and our door is always open.
Our Funding
We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization funded entirely through the generosity of our community members. At LFOF, no one is paid a salary; 97% of our donations goes directly to assistance for families and the remaining 3% pays our administrative expenses such as insurance, the cost of our telephone hotline for referrals and communications/marketing. The more funds we have, the more families we can help, so donations are always welcome. Please click here for instructions on how to donate today. Larchmont Friends of the Family financial and governing documents are available upon request
Board of Directors
Dr. Tina Sadarangani, Chairperson of the Board
Noa Arias
Jeryl Hofmann
Dr. Mark Levy
Tiffany Smith
Mary Fleming Stein
Dr. Cindy Yalowitz
Noa Arias
Jeryl Hofmann
Dr. Mark Levy
Tiffany Smith
Mary Fleming Stein
Dr. Cindy Yalowitz
Officers
Emily Bender, President
Amy Park, Treasurer
Audrey Smith, Secretary
Nancy Borzain, RN, Assessments Coordinator
Susan Shipley, Operations
Katie Bartley, Volunteer Coordinator
Laurie Scovotti, Director, Meal Train
Nicole Doherty, Vice President, Communications
Lauren Levine, Social Media
Alison Brown, Events Co-Chair
Lauren Pelz, Events Co-Chair
Casey Holdych, Fundraising
Amy Park, Treasurer
Audrey Smith, Secretary
Nancy Borzain, RN, Assessments Coordinator
Susan Shipley, Operations
Katie Bartley, Volunteer Coordinator
Laurie Scovotti, Director, Meal Train
Nicole Doherty, Vice President, Communications
Lauren Levine, Social Media
Alison Brown, Events Co-Chair
Lauren Pelz, Events Co-Chair
Casey Holdych, Fundraising
If you know of a family whose needs fall within the mission of Larchmont Friends of the Family and is interested in receiving support from us, please contact our confidential email hotline. If you’re concerned about emailing personal information please provide your phone number in the email, and we will call you directly.
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Address
Larchmont Friends of the Family P.O. Box 746 Larchmont, NY 10538 |
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