The Global Creative Forum (GCF) brought three UN field staffs who work in Haiti, Sudan and Thailand to Hollywood, California on October 28th. They presented stories and experiences of their work to television and movie writers, as well as producers of popular television shows like Private Practice, Law and Order: SVU and Burn Notice. The [...]
Nov
06
Blue Star Families Survey of Military Family Concerns
In May, Blue Star Families, with director Connie Milstein, did an online survey of 3,634 members of military families to discover the major issues that they deal with on a regular basis. The main concerns were identified as: pay and benefits, operational pace of the time, effects of deployments on children, spouse employment and education. [...]
Jul
26
Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley Receives Support from Connie Milstein & Bakery
Connie Milstein, through Foundation Sweet Success, aids six non-profit organizations each year. 100% of the bakery’s after-tax profits are given each year to six charities, and these charities are also promoted at her stores and through the website. One of this year’s recipients, Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley, provides home health care to needy [...]
Jun
28
A Look at the Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
Get a glimpse of the state-of-the-art technology and facilities available at the recently opened Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center. This world-renowned heart facility at New York Presbyterian Hospital was created through the efforts of many, including Connie Milstein, and with the generosity of her family. Learn more here.