FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF THE FIVE TOWNS INC

Friendship Circle of the Five Towns is the Cedarhurst, NY chapter of the Friendship Circle network, operating programs that pair teen volunteers with children and individuals who have special needs. Programming includes the Friends at Home visiting program, seasonal holiday and community events, and inclusive summer camp and recreational offerings. The organization was organized as a 501(c)(3) and is listed in public nonprofit databases; the chapter operates in partnership with local community institutions (including Chabad of the Five Towns) and is presented on the national Friendship Circle locations directory. In the last 2–3 years the chapter has continued regular volunteer matching, holiday programs, and annual camp offerings serving local families and youth in the Five Towns area. The chapter participates in the broader Friendship Circle international network, drawing on network resources while focusing on local outreach, volunteer development, and inclusive social programming for families of children with special needs.