Celebrating Motherhood Through Song, Dance, and Laughter!

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Friends of New York City Nurse-Family Partnership, a nonprofit organization empowering first-time moms, joined forces with Mom's the Word to present a one-of-a-kind Charity Cabaret at Christ Saint Stephen's Church on the Upper West Side. This event, unlike any other, was a night to remember!

Ellen Cohen, vice president of the Board of Friends of New York City Nurse-Family Partnership (NYC NFP) and a long-time Upper West Side resident, along with her musical group, Mom's the Word, featuring Dana Covey and Erika Radin, took the stage and performed their hearts out. Ellen, who has been on the Board of Friends since its inception said, "Two of my favorite things in the world are Friends and performing in Mom’s the Word. Being able to do one while benefiting the other was a great joy and I’m so thankful to everyone who came and contributed to a wonderful evening”

The entertainers shared personal experiences that most mothers encounter throughout their journey of motherhood through their performances. With a comedic twist, they danced, sang, and acted out harmonious parodies. The performance was not just about entertainment but about connecting with the audience on a deeper level. Every parent in the room could relate to the highs and lows of parenthood, and this shared understanding created a strong bond.

The key to everyone's heart is entertainment. However, Mom's The Word Cabaret is much more than a lyrical skit. They are a group of mothers who know that motherhood would be impossible without laughter, and they graciously shared their laughs with our community to help raise money for new moms in the NYC NFP Program.

Thanks to the generous support of our community, Friends raised just over seven thousand dollars through ticket sales and donations. These funds will make a significant difference in the lives of new mothers and our community. They will be used to support Friends of NYC NFP programs, continuing our mission of breaking generational poverty and providing a supportive environment for new mothers.

Friends offers financial grants to aid mothers in returning to college or the workforce, fostering a supportive community to help them effectively navigate motherhood and their career paths. Through the Heart's Desire Fund program, we help moms achieve their goals, whether it's pursuing higher education, starting a business, or receiving a certification. We also run programs to assist with career readiness, entrepreneurship, mental and physical health, and more.

"We aim to put moms off to a great start."- Executive Director Karin Romans. “This event will go a long way to helping us provide moms with the opportunity to return to school and achieve their goals!”

To watch videos of the performance please visit our youtube channel.

About Friends of New York City Nurse-Family Partnership:

Friends of New York City Nurse-Family Partnership aims to improve the lives of mothers and babies by supporting the New York City Nurse-Family Partnership program (NYC NFP) through financial assistance to enable mothers’ self-sufficiency, increase social and community connections, and provide professional development for nurses. Our non-profit organization offers Heart’s Desire Awards, Emergency Funds, and Learn, Eat, And Play (LEAP) Programs to ensure we accomplish the goal of supporting NFP mothers. Friends of NYC Nurse-Family Partnership’s vision is a world where NFP moms have the resources they need to create a brighter future for themselves and their children.

NYC NFP assists new mothers who meet specific income criteria, pairing them with dedicated nurses who guide them through crucial aspects of maternal and child health and help them achieve autonomy. NFP's established track record at the national level underscores its effectiveness; together with Friends of NYC, NFP is not just beneficial but transformative for the lives it touches.

For further information, please visit Friends of NYC NFP website.

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