What is the #TakeAStep campaign and when is it happening?
Northern Rivers’ #TakeAStep campaign is an initative to bring awareness to #mentalHEALTH while raising funds for our new Behavioral Health Care Center, and the campaign will run throughout the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month.
How do I organize a collection?
How can I register my group?
You can register by:
- completing the online registration form
- completing the registration form here and emailing it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- calling Stephanie Douglas at 518.579.3504
- completing the registration form and mailing it to:
Stephanie Douglas
Director of Development
Northern Rivers Family of Services
PO Box 8899
Albany, NY 12208
Is there any cost to register for the #TakeAStep campaign?
No! Participation kits are provided free of charge. Simply register to get your kit today!
What does the participation kit include?
Your kit includes:
- Recruitment posters
- Shoelaces
- Awareness posters
- Donation collection form
- Remittance envelope
When my collection is over, where do I send our donations?
Your #TakeAStep campaign coordinator will receive a self-addressed envelope with your kit. If you do not have this envelope, please mail your donation to:
Stephanie Douglas
Director of Development
Northern Rivers Family of Services
PO Box 8899
Albany, NY 12208
Please do not mail cash.Checks and money orders only.
Be sure to include your completed donation collection form with your donations. If you do not have a donation collection form, download one here.
Please send in your donation as soon as possible after hosting your #TakeAStep campaign. We ask to receive all donations by Friday, June 7, 2019.
Do individuals have to donate $5 to participate?
No. The $5 donation per pair of shoelaces is a suggestion. Donations of any amount are appreciated.
To whom should personal and/or organization checks be made payable?
Please make checks payable to Northern Rivers Family of Services .
My organization has matched our employees’ donations. How do we process their contributions?
When you send in your donations, please indicate the matching contribution amount from your employer on the donation form.
What if my shoes don’t have eyelets? How can we participate?
No eyelets – no problem! Here are some creative ways to repurpose your shoelaces and show your support.
How will our donations be used?
Donations will benefit our new Behavioral Health Care Center. Click here to learn more about the project.
What is Northern Rivers Family of Services?
Founded where the Mohawk and Hudson meet, like the rivers that shaped our region, Northern Rivers Family of Services helps change lives by shaping the future of those we serve throughout the Capital Region and beyond. Comprised of parent company Northern Rivers and member agencies Northeast Parent & Child Society and Parsons Child & Family Center, we are a family of human service agencies who work together and are committed to helping children, adults, and families. Our quality of care, depth of programs, combined size and passion for the mission make us a leading provider. Informed by our 188-year heritage, our 1,400-strong workforce provides services for 16,000 children, adults, and families throughout 35 counties in New York state through 60 programs in four divisions: Education, Behavioral Health, Residental and Foster Care, and Community Services. For more information, call 518.426.2600 or visit northernrivers.org.
Where can I get answers to questions not addressed here?
Contact Stephanie Douglas: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 518.579.3504