News and Announcements
Want to Reverse Your Type 2 Diabetes? Try Virta!
If you have high A1C levels and are looking for one-on-one support from a medical care team, Virta may be for you.
Dr. Van H. Dunn Delivers Flu Facts
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Van H. Dunn shares information about the 2021 flu season and the importance of getting the flu vaccine.
Benefit Funds Partner with findhelp.org to Support Members
The 1199SEIU Benefit Funds have launched a customized version of findhelp.org, the country’s leading location-based referral network, on our website to provide 1199SEIU members and their family members access to community resources and programs close to where they...
Protect Yourself—and Others—with the COVID-19 Vaccine
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Van Dunn explains why getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way you can protect your families and yourselves against the potentially dangerous effects of the virus.
FALC’s 26th Annual Science Fair: Water World vis-à-vis Climate Crisis
FALC’s 26th Annual Science Fair: Water World vis-à-vis Climate Crisis The Future of America Learning Center (FALC) kicked off its 26th Annual Science Fair virtually with our Preschool 1, Preschool 2 and Preschool 3 children showcasing sensorial learning on essential...
FALC Unveiled STREAM Learning Lab
The Future of America Learning Center (FALC) proudly hosted the grand opening of the STREAM (Science, Technology, Relationship, Engineering, Art and Math) Learning Lab with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and personal dedication to former Child Care Corporation President...
Youth Programs Prepare Teens for Success
The Youth Mentoring Program (YMP) and WorkForce 2000 (WF2) Program continue to help teenage children of 1199SEIU members boost their academic progress and professional development skills after an unpredictable school year. In 2021, 194 students completed the YMP,...
The Holiday Sleep-Away Programs Sparks Educational Adventures
The Holiday Sleep-Away Program (HSAP) and the Teen Holiday Sleep-Away Program (T-HSAP) held winter and spring sessions at Hands In 4 Youth (the home of Camp Vacamas) in West Milford, New Jersey. Sixty-nine children across both sessions attended the HSAP, geared toward...
Anne Shore Camp Helps Kids Explore Nature While Learning
Following a season of canceled or scaled-down program offerings, the Anne Shore Camp (ASC) team was excited to welcome kids and teens back last summer for full camp experiences at 19 camps operating across seven states along the East Coast. With the safety of our...
World of Money Teaches Teens the ABCs of Financial Literacy
The Child Care Corporation and the 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund’s Financial Wellness program teamed up with World of Money (WOM) to offer an online financial education program for the children of 1199SEIU members. Through the program, children age 15 to 17 learn the...