The latest from The Children's Village ... and The Broadway Association

This past weekend was Mother’s Day and May is National Foster Care Month. The Children’s Village used the occasions to feature a foster mother named Phyllis who was called to help others through a unique life experience, according to a post on the nonprofit’s website:

“It wasn’t until her own twins got into trouble with the law that Phyllis decided to become a foster parent. She realized that even great parents sometimes need help and, vice versa, wonderful kids can get themselves in trouble. She learned forgiveness. The first teenage boy she fostered came to her straight from prison. He left her to attend college.”

Read more here. Send your photos, stories and press releases for National Foster Care Month to reporter Zach Williams at zwilliams@nynmedia.com.

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins was among those honored at The Broadway Association’s annual awards luncheon. Former City Councilman Peter Vallone Sr. was also awarded a lifetime achievement award for work on the “Safe Streets: Safe City” decades ago, according to a press release.

“Mayor Dinkins and Speaker Vallone’s legacies are seen and felt across our great city, including right here in Times Square,” said Cristyne Nicholas, chair of the 107-year-old  association. “These two special and dedicated public servants had the foresight with the Safe Streets: Safe City initiative, helping to reduce crime in NYC which is felt today.”

Council speaker Corey Johnson and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer also attended the May 10 event in midtown Manhattan.

Northside Center for Child Development raised more than $1.2 million at an annual gala held on May 9. The funds will support early childhood education and mental health services, according to a press release. Former Congressman Charlie Rangel, Alma Rangel and Anthem CEO Brian Griffin were honored at the event, held at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.

Northside Center also announced the beginning of a $15 million capital campaign at the event – $10 million of which has already been raised, according to the press release. The money will support current programming and fund a new three-story headquarters on 108th St. and Park Ave. for the organization. The 28,000 square-foot building is scheduled to be completed in 2020.

The nonprofit Lifespire won a $140,548 contract from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The money will fund autism awareness services, according to the City Record.

Send your press releases, photos, and word of your latest happenings to reporter Zach Williams at zwilliams@nynmedia.com.