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40 Years of Firsts: Barrier Free Living Celebrates 40 years of making a difference
Tuesday from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Live Stream
This event will be livestreamed on our Givebutter page: https://givebutter.com/6rYtHF
Join our virtual fund raiser as we celebrate four decades of firsts - from the first transitional housing (1985) program for people with disabilities to the first fully accessible shelter for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities (2006). A virtual trip through the decades, featuring Tony Nominated performer Daniel J. Watts! Plus two guest star DJS - DJ Mateo and DJ Paz spinning each decade's best tunes, NYC mixologist Nina-Marie Scalera sharing an event cocktail and most importantly - the survivors we have worked with sharing their stories of hope and success.
Story
The first transitional shelter for people with disabilities, the first fully accessible shelter for survivors of domestic violence - the list of firsts goes on! Join us as we celebrate 40 years of making a difference.
Barrier Free Living (BFL) offers comprehensive support services for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities at our fully accessible BFL Freedom House domestic violence shelter, award-winning BFL Secret Garden domestic violence counseling program, and BFL Apartments that offer permanent homes with support services to survivors with disabilities and their families. BFL is based in New York City.
ASL and CC will be available Please contact [email protected] for access questions or accommodation requests.
Tony Nominated Broadway Star Daniel J. Watts will headline the event!
NYC Mixologist Nina-Marie Scaler will share a signature cocktail!
Check out the simple recipe to make the cocktail's blackberry syrup.
Chef Mel Joins the roster with a signature sweet treat!