Winning Number: #239 A new game will begin April 24, 2024.
Read More…Maryann Sullivan retired from her position as manager of the Charter Residence at the beginning of 2024. Maryann has been part of the GEC family for the past twenty-nine years and will be greatly missed as she moves on to the next adventures in her life.
Read More…GEC participants and staff joined the Bay Ridge community by marching in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade along 3rd Ave on Sunday March 24th.
Read More…The Bars of 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge hosted a fundraiser for GEC on 3/23. It has become an annual event known as the “Bunny Hop” because it occurs near Easter on the calendar.
Read More…NYS Assembly Member Michael Tannousis visited the Guild for Exceptional Children’s (GEC’s) main office at 260 68 street last week and brought smiles to the faces of our program participants.
Read More…In January, a former student from the Guild for Exceptional Children’s Preschool returned as a special guest demonstrator.
Read More…Santa Claus was on hand to delight each child and make sure everyone received toys. A very happy time, celebrating with music and snacks, was had by all!
Read More…The GEC choir, or GEC Glee as they sometimes like to be called, is comprised of approximately 30 adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities under the leadership of Music Coordinator Ally Torres.
Read More…NYC Council Member Justin Brannan came through for GEC once again with funding for the agency’s Social/Recreation Program.
Read More…Janet Ramsdal, who lives in GEC’s Marano residence, celebrated her 49th birthday in a truly special way, spending a week with her parents in her favorite place to vacation, Walt Disney World.
Read More…Last night, the GEC Carolers performed at the NIA (Neighborhood Improvement Association) Christmas tree Lighting in Cannonball Park.
Read More…On October 29th, GEC marked its 65th Anniversary in style at Gargiulo's Restaurant. Over 300 people attended the event celebrating the wonderful work done at GEC every day.
Read More…Archbishop John Hughes Knights of Columbus Council 481 and Archbishop John Hughes Council 481 Knights of Columbiettes co-sponsored a wonderful Halloween event for the GEC program participants and residents on Saturday, October 21st.
Read More…GEC had a great time participating in the Third Avenue Festival on October 1st. Our day program staff and participants hosted a table where they sold one of a kind Cricut items made by our Without Walls and Fischetti day hab programs.
Read More…Tommy Ryan is a charming, cheerful man who lives in an apartment with support from the Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC). He worked most of his adult life in the restaurant industry and moved into his GEC apartment on September 10, 2001.
Read More…Dorothy Scotto enjoyed a surprise luncheon with colleagues from the residential department on Friday, July 14th.
Read More…On August 1, GEC participated in the 68th Precinct’s Night Out Against Crime, where the community was welcomed with food, music, giveaways, and safety demonstrations.
Read More…From May 26th to June 16th, GEC held their Step Up for GEC fundraiser, an event encouraging members of our programs, staff, families, and community members to walk or run in support of GEC.
Read More…GEC held our Annual Golf Outing & Awards Dinner at Marine Park Golf Course in Brooklyn on Friday June 9th.
Read More…The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC) held four graduation ceremonies in their preschool.
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