New Beginnings Community Center

Recent News & Events

• Upcoming Concert Event to benefit NBCC!

  Brain Injury Awareness month is a time to promote awareness, understanding and the prevention of brain injury. With Brain Injury Awareness month fast approaching in March we are pleased to announce our upcoming event at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday March 17, 2012. This event will feature Collin Raye, one of the most familiar and beautiful voices in country music history, as well as an opening performance by New Beginnings Musical Talent, Aron Michaels.

  Tickets for this event start at $75. VIP tickets are available which include a meet and greet and cocktail reception with Collin Raye. The evening will feature raffles and a silent auction with an autographed guitar from Collin. Event sponsorships are also available. Tickets for the event may be purchased on the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center website. For Information on Sponsorships please contact the New Beginnings Event Line at 631-617-5151 or by email at contact@nbli.org. We hope to see you at this very special event!

• Donate to NB when you Purchase Car Parts, Accessories or Holiday Gifts...

  If anybody needs to purchase auto parts or car accessories in the upcoming months, please consider purchasing them through the Auto Accessory Superstore. All items are competitively priced and the company will be donating a portion of sales to New Beginnings. New Beginnings is eligible to receive a 5% financial donation from the total sale amount from any customer who provides the following charity promo code: NEWBEG to the Auto Accessory Superstore. Please make sure that the customer provides this assigned charity promo code upon placing their order either through our website or by phone at (888) 314-5310.

• Veteran’s Advisory Panel Meeting with Senator Lee Zeldin

  

  On September 27, Allyson and Kate from New Beginnings attended a meeting with Senator Lee Zeldin as members of the John P Jennings Veterans’ Advisory Panel. The meeting was to discuss the goals of the Joseph Dwyer legislation which is to expand public awareness of and access to PTSD programs and services available to veterans and their families in New York State. Senator Zeldin is great supporter of New Beginnings’ cause and offered exciting news that he will be working with New Beginnings in the upcoming months to write new legislation aimed to increase the funding and awareness of the programs and services like those of New Beginnings, that are available to Veterans. In addition, the legislation will promote the distribution of materials regarding awareness and available programs throughout New York.

• 3rd Annual Veteran's Day Gala

  This November, New Beginnings will be hosting our 3rd Annual Veteran’s Day Gala. The Gala will be Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 7pm at Leonard’s of Great Neck. (555 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021). We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Gala honorees are Jim and Carol Dunne. We are asking for your support of New Beginnings and our 2011 honorees at this year’s Gala. It’s a 1970’s themed event with raffles, auctions, disco dancers and much more. We are also very pleased to announce that the very well known That 70’s Band will be performing. This is an event you do not want to miss! Tickets for this event are $175, with discounts for tables of ten or more. If you can’t attend this year’s Gala, you can still show your support by purchasing an ad in the Gala journal. The journal ads range in price from $100 to $1000 and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Donations of ANY kind are greatly appreciated! As always, all contributions are tax deductable. Register now for your tickets!

• Congratulations to Allyson and Kate!

  Allyson and Kate were recently honored as Citizens Bank Citizens of the Week and were featured on News 12 Long Island. Citizen's Bank recognizes individuals who help to make Long Island a better place to live while engaged in volunteer work for a non-profit organization. Check out Citizens Bank Website to see the winner profile for Allyson and Kate (week 13).

• Comedy Night Tickets

  You can now purchase your tickets for the Sunday, September 25th Comedy Night at Governor's Comedy at McGuires in Bohemia. This will be a great night with 5 ALL STAR COMICS and raffles. Tickets are available on the New Beginnings E-Store, each ticket is $25 per person and very limited, so get yours today!

• Cruise with New Beginnings for Hope, Healing, and Understanding

  New Beginnings will be hosting a cruise set for May 19, 2012. This will be an all inclusive excursion to Florida and the Bahamas for 7 nights! View flyer for more information.

• Labor of Love

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients in New York and throughout the northeastern U.S. have renewed hope and a new beginning, thanks to the tireless efforts of U-Haul Dealer Allyson Scerri and many others.

• Stones For New Beginnings Memorial Garden Can Be Purchased Now

  Dedicate an engraved memorial garden stone to a friend, family member, a loved one who passed away or a beloved pet. Complete attached form and purchase stone through New Beginnings website or by mailing a check with completed form to NBCC, 12 Platinum Ct. Medford, NY 11763. As always all contributions are tax deductible.

• The 2011 Gala Is Right Around The Corner

  New Beginnings 3rd Annual Veteran's Day Gala is scheduled for Thursday November 10, 2011 at Leonard's of Great Neck. Its going to be a 1970's themed bash featuring the music of That 70's Band with raffles, auctions, disco dancers and more. Please take a moment to read the letter (PDF)for more information on this year's honorees- Jim and Carol Dunne, as well as pricing details for Tickets, Tables and Journal Ads. We can't wait to see you there!

• We Need Your Input

  New Beginnings wants to ensure that every survivor is spoken for. In anticipation of our Grand Opening we would like anyone who has not completed the following questionnaire to take a moment and let us know your needs and what you would like to see New Beginnings offer. Then send the completed questionnaire to NBCC, PO BOX 407, Medford NY 11763. We sincerely appreciate your input and are looking forward to hearing from you! Open Questionairre (PDF)

• Special Letter from the Office of the Vice President

  This past November, New Beginnings was thrilled to receive a letter from Vice President Joe Biden. Vice President Biden suffered from and survived two brain aneurisms; he knows the effects of brain injury all too well. The Vice President’s letter commended New Beginnings for our efforts and congratulated us on our Second Annual Veteran’s Day Gala. Please take a look at this very special letter. Read letter (PDF)

• Aron Michaels and the New Beginnings' Song

  You may remember Aron Michaels from when he sang at our ground breaking ceremony. Aron is a very talented musician who is committed to our mission. This past summer he composed and designed an uplifting song for the New Beginnings Community Center. This is a song of encouragement and faith for our returning veterans and civilians who have the hardship and journey of recovering from a life changing event. We all take for granted our health and every day living, but life can change in an instant. Please take a moment to follow this link and listen to Aron Michaels and the New Beginnings Song.

• New Beginning is now a TRIcare provider.

  Now active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, their families and survivors who are part of the TRICARE healthcare program can take advantage of New Beginnings Community Center services.

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