Upcoming Events

• Late Summer-Autumn: Annual Gala
• November: Thanksgiving Boxes of Love
• December: Celebrating the Gift of Christmas

Prior Events

May 2010: Children of the City hosts Health Fair & Carnival for West Brooklyn Children and Families

Children of the City partnered with local and citywide businesses, and volunteers from all over NYC in hosting our 2010 Carnival & Health Fair 2008 with all the food and festivities—free of charge.Click here for pictures and more details.

December 2009: Children of the City Distributes Toys to Hundreds of Children in Time for Christmas

Individuals and companies came together at an event sponsored by Children of the City to make Christmas special for hundreds of disadvantaged children Saturday December 19, 2009. Click here for video and more details.

November 2009: Thanksgiving Dinners

Children of the City brought together over 200 volunteers from all over New York to distribute free Thanksgiving meals to needy families at our facility on Sunday November 22, 2009 feeding over 700 adults and children. Click here for more details and pictures.

November 2009: Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk Invites COC Children for an Amazing Night Out

Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk invited Children of the City to bring dozens of local children to a private launch party at Shop Studios in Manhattan. Click here for more details and pictures.

Gala 2009 Champions of Hope: July 29, 2009

We are excited that Oscar and Golden Globe winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow was our guest of honor, joined by emcee Bill Evans of WABC-TV, David Tyree of the New York Giants, and actress Bella Thorne. Click here for more details and pictures.

July 29, 2009: Joyce Mattera Rings NASDAQ Closing Bell

In honor of the "Champions of Hope" Benefit Gala, the Founder and Executive Director of Children of the City was invited to preside over the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 4PM. Click here for more details and pictures.

July 2009: PricewaterhouseCoopers Teams Up with Children of the City to Sponsor Fun & Safe Events for Children this Summer

Tax Advisory giant PricewaterhouseCoopers partnered with Children of the City sponsoring several major events benefiting our children and their families this summer. Click here for more details and pictures.

March 2009: District Attorney Charles J. Hynes honors Joyce Mattera in honor of Women's History Month

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes honored Joyce Mattera today at his third annual Extraordinary Women’s event. In honor of Women’s History Month, Joyce Mattera was recognized for her accomplishments and contribution to the Sunset Park community. Click here for more details and pictures.

December 2008: Christmas Project a Success

As toys and gifts were being distributed to hundreds of disadvantaged children in attendance on Saturday December 20, 2008, Children of the City was also able to facilitate a very special Christmas for one unfortunate girl and her family which will not soon be forgotten. Click here for more details and pictures.

November 23 2008: Thanksgiving Dinners

Sunset Park based Children of the City rallied together over 100 volunteers from all over New York to distribute free Thanksgiving meals to needy families at their facility on Sunday November 23, 2008 feeding over 700 adults and children. 106 families came to the headquarters for Children of the City located at 740-40th Street, Brooklyn and received a full Thanksgiving meal which is a 25-lb box of food to feed a family of 6 and either a turkey or ham; another thirteen families received dinners the following day. Click here for more details and pictures.

October 30, 2008: Friends and Legislators Cocktail Party

Thursday October 30, 2008 marked a delightful evening as business leaders, Legislators, and friends of Children of the City gathered at a cocktail hosted by TD Bank (formerly Commerce Bank). Children of the City was able to present the success of our programs and create greater awareness of the work we are doing. “Connecting with legislators and leaders is a key part of our strategy as we continue to build alliances to serve the children and families of our neighborhoods” said Joyce Mattera, Founder and Executive Director.

An essential part of our strategy is building stronger community partnerships; funders at this cocktail were privy to hear some of the real life stories of Children of the City recipients and the impact that COC is making in our community and beyond. Deeper relationships were forged with elected officials as we strategized together on we can make a greater difference in our neighborhoods. Issues we are collaborating on include high drop-out rates, the effects of poverty on children, the academic skills gap, and social challenges that hinder children from focusing on their education.

TD Bank (formerly Commerce Bank) has a reputation for building communities and has supported Children of the City even before they were situated in Sunset Park. Our dear friends John Corallo, Eileen Holmes, and Yvonne Riley-Tepie graciously hosted this event at their charming Sunset Park branch on the same night of orchestrating the changing of all their bank signs - what dedication to their community. Senator Martin J. Golden was in attendance as was Councilman David I. Weprin who praised the visionary work that Children of the City has been doing since 1981.

June 14 2008: COC and Partners Provide Safe Play Place

Children of the City again partnered with local and citywide businesses, and volunteers from all over New York to service disadvantaged children and families in Sunset Park by hosting Spring Carnival 2008 with all the food and festivities—free of charge. Click here for more details and pictures.

March 19 2008: Ronald McDonald Day at Afterschool Program

The illustrious and engaging Ronald McDonald visited a special assembly of over 100 children and youth at Children of the City headquarters on Monday March 19, 2008. Ronald shared stories and entertained children, all with the singular focus of promoting the importance of good reading habits. Children were especially surprised as they learned they would each pose with Ronald McDonald for pictures, not only as a group - but also individually. Thank you McDonald's for all your support. Click here for more details and pictures.

March 13 2008: Benefit Gala at the Tribeca Rooftop

Master of Ceremonies Steve Shirippa of the HBO hit series The Sopranos and Richard Jefferson of the New Jersey Nets returned to honor New York Giants superstar David Tyree and Board member Rocco Basile, as recipents of the 2008 Children's Champion Awards. Guests gathered in support of Children of the City to help raise awareness of the educational needs and social challenges of underprivileged children in Brooklyn communities. The evening featured a live auction and a silent auction with an exquisite dinner served against the magnificent décor and ambience of the Tribeca Rooftop. Click here for more details and pictures.

March 10 2008: David Tyree visit to Create Success Program

New York Giants Special Teams superstar David Tyree, visited the classrooms of the Create Success program at Children of the City. "COC is rare in their aggressive approach. This organization has the wisdom and know-how to continue to break cycles of poverty, depravation, and lack of education" said Tyree. Click here for more details and pictures.

March 03 2008: Children of the City celebrates Dr. Seuss Day

Volunteers from Brooklyn Tech High School and West Brooklyn Community High School gathered at Children of the City to read to children from the renowned books of Dr. Suess in honor of his birthday. More than 40 volunteers read to children aloud, and participated in Dr. Seuss-themed activities, all promoting the importance of reading and a good education. Click here for more details and pictures.