About Us
The Central Family Life Center, Inc. (CFLC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to improve the lives and environment of Staten Island residents. The CFLC was established in 1991 under the aegis of the First Central Baptist Church, led by Rev. Dr. Calvin Rice, and it continues today under the leadership of Diadrian Clarke. The 10,000-square-foot facility is the only minority-led community center of its kind in Staten Island, and it houses many critical social services programs for the borough's diverse residents.
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Mission
The mission of The Central Family Life Center is to provide Staten Island individuals including children, seniors, at risk youth and families of varying backgrounds with the needed services, programs and opportunities to improve their overall well-being.
Vision
Our vision is to provide our diverse communities with opportunities to rebuild and improve their quality of life. Our goal is to promote self-reliant, emotionally and physically balanced environments through programming focused on education, training, counseling, job placement, leadership, and much more. We seek to partner with all groups, organizations, and agencies that will help to accomplish our mission.
Central Family Life Center has maintained an active role in the Staten Island community for 30 years. CFLC serves the community through both educational programming and workshops, as well as through direct services designed to empower and improve the lives of the Staten Island Borough’s most vulnerable populations. CFLC has founded and operated several programs that provide tangible investments in the health and well-being of the Staten Island community.
Meet the our Board of Directors
Christine Hollie
Board Chair
Shawn Stradford
Vice Chairperson
Robert Myers
Treasurer
Gracie-Ann Roberts-Harris
Member
Monique Hall
Member
Eunice Collins
Member
Betty Logan
Member
Germaine Buchanan
Member
Fredia McGrew
Member
Joseph Cocamo
Member
Elaine Smith
Member
Tiffany Arguello
Member
Michael Savarese
Member