10 for 10 Commemorative Campaign

Marking our collective progress, we recognized those who have enabled the Foundation’s growth and impact during our first ten years with a special digital campaign. We are proud to have honored ten individuals and companies whose generosity and unwavering support have made possible our efforts to break the cycle of violence within at-risk youth communities.

1. Eric and Robin Schuss of Schuss Realty
2. Barry and Robin Cohen
3. Esther DiDonna of De La Mer Salon
4. The Schorr Family of Lester’s Clothing
5. Duneier Jewelry
6. Linda Thibodeau of Leave Out Violence (LOVE)
7. Jeff and Laurie Schwartz
8. Randye Cohen and Joanne Hamroff
9. Melanie Byck, Community Giving Coordinator
10. ‘Love and Basketball’ Event Team [Rob Schlesinger, Jen Gold, Erica Rudin (Hamroff), Melissa Bachman, Sam Schenkein (Cohen), Erin Kamlet, Ali Breidbart (Spivak), Chistine Eliot (Karo)]

Thank you to all those who contributed to our first digital campaign. We hit our goal of raising $30,000 in honor of Nicole’s 30th birthday with contributions directed to our newest program partner, The Art Therapy Project of New York.

“Smile to Remember” Annual Golf & Tennis Outings

A Foundation tentpole, our “Smile to Remember” Annual Golf & Tennis Outing is more than simply about fundraising. Engaging community participants and active volunteers, these events have garnered over 400+ attendees to drive contributions to the various organizations aligned with the Foundation’s mission. Our launch event held at Middle Bay Country Club (Oceanside, NY) in 2008 enabled the start of our collaborative relationship with The Long Island Crisis Center and the expansion of an outreach program educating high school and college-aged students on ways to identify the signs of mental illness and curb negative behaviors that lead individuals to resort to violence.

“A Smile to Remember” Casino Nights

A night of optimism and activism, over the years we’ve brought together supporters of all ages to increase awareness and build support for two critical Foundation partners – The Long Island Crisis Center and Leave Out Violence. Putting a spotlight on the students who are driving action, these events serve as a forum to share the unique and emotional stories of the amazing young victims whom have turned their pain into art.

A huge thanks to our current and past sponsors:

• Lester’s Clothing
• Schuss Realty Associates
• Belco Health
• De La Mer Salon
• Duneier Diamond Jewelry
• Michael Kors
• Steve Madden
• Dankner & Milstein, P.C.
• Donny Deutsch

The support of these partners and volunteers, among others, has allowed us to raise the necessary funds to ensure ongoing educational outreach programs in local high schools and made possible the opening of ‘The Nicole Schiffman LOVE Youth Center’ in New York City (2010-2014).

“Love and Basketball” Tournaments

Brought to life to engage the younger generation of activists, this 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament has collectively engaged hundreds of professional and amateur athletes in some fun and exercise for a cause. The event held in partnership with The Carol Kestenbaum Foundation in New York City for four consecutive years and running, has been covered by Fox News.