Kids from single parent homes joined festive Purim parties hosted by My Extended Family, enjoying a Megillah reading, Purim feast, Mishloach Manos and entertainment.
“…I have no words to express my gratitude to the tremendous turnaround that My Extended Family created for my child. May you continue to do the incredible work that you’re doing and may you always have the capacity to provide the love and confidence that you gave back to my child. Thank you! Happy Purim!” – Excerpt from a whatsapp received hours after the My Extended Family Purim Party.
My Extended Family is an organization dedicated to the support and well-being of children from single parent homes. Throughout their six branches in Crown Heights, Flatbush, Five Towns, Monsey, Teaneck and Boro Park they support over 530 children and their single parents.
This year, Purim night My Extended Family hosted a Purim celebration that was open to the public; to all children from single parent homes. It was a beautiful evening filled with joy and laughter!
Purim morning, Sunday the 24th of March, each city hosted their own Purim party for the children and families that participate in their weekly programs, complete with megillah reading, face painting, balloon art and more! Every child went home filled up with the joy of Purim!
My Extended Family doesn’t just teach children that Purim should be celebrated, they also incorporate teaching the children good middos while they are having fun, with each child leaving with Mishloach Manos, Purim gelt, and each gave matanos le’vyonim before they left the party.
Single parent kids are often a forgotten population, kids you may not see in shul, and who are going through so much. We may not be able to change their circumstances but when they know they are not alone in their struggle and someone cares; it empowers them.
For more information about My Extended Family please visit our website; www.myef.org
