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Happy Holidays from The Difference Card Team!

December 10, 2025

As we wrap up another incredible year, we reflect on the values that guide us – gratitude, generosity, and community. This season, we’re proud to continue our tradition of giving back by supporting organizations that make a real difference in people’s lives.

This year, we are honored to donate to two outstanding organizations

Interface Children & Family Services

Interface Children & Family Services provides hope and safety to those who need it most, offering shelter, counseling, and critical resources for individuals and families in crisis.

Our Account Executive, Ryan Gilbert, shared why this cause matters to him “I believe in Interface Children & Family Services because they give hope and safety to those who need it most. Their work touches lives every day by helping families heal, protecting children, and supporting individuals in crisis. A $1,500 holiday gift means more shelter, counseling, and critical resources for people who have nowhere else to turn. Together, we can make sure every child and family feels safe and supported this season.”

Ryan’s contact at Interface Children & Family Services, Ashley Brown, Director of Development shared what this gift will mean to Interface:

“With the generous $1,500 donation from The Difference Card, Interface Children & Family Services will be able to enhance its safety-net services such as mental health counseling, shelter assistance, and 211 support for anyone facing hardship. This contribution helps ensure that children, families, and individuals have access to compassionate, life-changing help when they need it most. This gift not only strengthens Interface’s ability to serve those in need but also reinforces the well-being and resilience of the entire community.” – Ashley Brown, Director of Development

 Center for Family Support

For more than 70 years, the Center for Family Support (CFS) has been dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and their families.

Our Account Executive, Marissa Follo, shared her admiration for their work “CFS has been dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. This contribution will help fund their programs throughout New York City. One program I truly admire is their Supported Employment initiative, which helps people with disabilities secure and keep paid jobs. I love that it promotes independence and empowers individuals to thrive.”

Marissa’s contact at Center for Family Support (CFS), Ted Traver, Senior Vice President of Development shared what this gift will mean to CFS:

“Marissa, thank you so much for thinking of CFS for the Difference Card Holiday Donation! We are grateful for your support and partnership. This contribution will benefit the individuals with disabilities who we support, making new opportunities for them to become more independent.” – Ted Traver, Senior Vice President of Development

From all of us at The Difference Card, we wish you a holiday season filled with health, happiness, and hope. Together, we can make a difference—one community at a time.

Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year!

Key Takeaways

  • The Difference Card continued its tradition of giving back this holiday season by donating to two organizations: Interface Children & Family Services and Center for Family Support.
  • The Difference Card donated $1,500 to Interface Children & Family Services, which provides shelter, counseling, and critical resources to individuals and families in crisis; Account Executive Ryan Gilbert emphasized the donation helps provide hope, safety, and support.
  • Ashley Brown, Director of Development at Interface, stated the $1,500 will enhance safety-net services such as mental health counseling, shelter assistance, and 211 support, strengthening community well-being and resilience.
  • The Center for Family Support (CFS) has served individuals with disabilities and their families for over 70 years; Account Executive Marissa Follo highlighted CFS’s Supported Employment program that helps people with disabilities obtain and keep paid jobs, promoting independence.
  • Ted Traver, Senior Vice President of Development at CFS, expressed gratitude and said the contribution will create new opportunities for independence for the individuals they support; The Difference Card wished everyone a healthy, happy holiday season and a joyful New Year.

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