Founded 25 years ago in honor of Pete Bossow, For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation has grown into a nationally recognized organization with a dedicated 15 person staff, engaged Board leadership, and three core programs: the Travel Respite Experience, the Staycation Respite Experience, and Respite Reinforced, which supports families following respite participation.

Founded 25 years ago in honor of Pete Bossow, For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation has grown into a nationally recognized organization with a dedicated 15 person staff, engaged Board leadership, and three core programs: the Travel Respite Experience, the Staycation Respite Experience, and Respite Reinforced, which supports families following respite participation.

Founded in 1997, Special Friends Foundation [SFF] exists to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities live lives marked by dignity, purpose, and joy. The organization’s work is rooted in the belief that every person—regardless of ability—deserves to thrive in a community that embraces their humanity, honors their potential, and supports them and their families across every stage of life.

The Center for Family Support, NY (CFS) is a long-standing human services organization that provides individualized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to the families who care for them. Founded in 1954, it is recognized as one of the pioneering agencies in the New York metropolitan area and New Jersey, with a mission centered on helping individuals live their best lives through person-centered, community-based services. CFS supports more than 1,000 individuals through programs designed to promote independence, learning, and meaningful engagement in home and community settings.