HER Wisdom Consulting

10/27/2026

As we end Domestic Violence Awareness Month join us tonight at 6PM EST for a special virtual workshop in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month hosted by NIDC’s Family Support Network:

💜 Intersections of Gender-Based Violence and Developmental Disabilities: Recognize, Respond, Refer by Staff from New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence:

* Katherine “Kathy” Grant, Assistant Director of Cultural Responsiveness
* Esther Chong, Cultural Responsiveness Specialist

Together, we’ll learn how gender-based violence can uniquely affect people with developmental disabilities, recognize possible warning signs, respond with care, and connect individuals and families with resources.

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
💻 Virtual via Zoom RSVP at to get your zoom link https://bit.ly/2627NeurodiversityVirtualCohort

🎁 All attendees who register will be entered into a raffle for a virtual Amazon Gift Card!

💻Your link will be emailed directly from Zoom if you don’t see it please check your email spam, promos or junk folder but do not share your link each person’s link is unique and the raffle list will come from registrations.

This workshop is Session 1 of the second year-long Neurodiversity & Your Child Virtual Cohort & Certificate Program. The cohort brings families together for virtual workshops that share information, resources, and support for raising neurodivergent children and children with disabilities. Learn more about this free program at: https://bit.ly/m/NeurodiversityVirtualSeries

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

* Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
* Text: START to 88788
* Chat: www.thehotline.org

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Take care!

08/02/2026

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06/28/2026

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM EST

Neurodiversity & Your Child Session 9: Parenting a Child with a Disability by INCLUDENYC

Featuring Special Guest INCLUDEnyc, an organization that specializes in helping parents and caregivers of special needs children. This free virtual workshop will provide information, resources, and support for families raising children with disabilities. Free and open to the public.

Attendees will be entered to win a free Virtual Amazon Gift Card.

Learn More & RSVP: https://FSNIncludeNYC.eventbrite.com

Important Directions for Receiving Your Zoom Link

Once you have registered for the workshop, make sure to check your email for your personal Zoom workshop link. If you do not see an email directly from Zoom, check your promotions, spam, or junk folders, and do not give out your Zoom link. It is personal to you, so share the above RSVP link with anyone you want to attend the workshop.

06/28/2026

Calling All Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles & Male Caregivers!

Join the NIDC Family Support Network & White Plains Road BID at Full Element Mixed Martial Arts for a Men's Health Month Father's & Self-Care Gathering for an evening of inspiration, self-care, and community!

Monday, June 29, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM
Full Element Mixed Martial Arts Studio

Enjoy:

An inspiring and interactive martial arts workshop and conversation led by father, Full Element owner, stuntman, and actor Michael Simmons.

Connect with other fathers and male caregivers.

Free food and refreshments.

Raffles for a Summer Full Element Martial Arts Membership and AMC Movie Tickets
Resources and community support

This event is FREE and open to the public!

Learn More & RSVP: https://FathersSelfCareJune.eventbrite.com

Please note that children can attend if accompanied by an adult, as childcare will not be available.

Please dress comfortably and be prepared to remove your shoes to sit in the studio area.

Please share with the fathers and male caregivers in your life. We look forward to seeing you there!

05/04/2026

Dear Families and Community Members,

We invite you to join us for Session 8 of our Neurodiversity & Your Child Virtual Cohort, hosted by NIDC’s Family Support Network.

This session will focus on resources and supports for families of children with Autism and other special needs, featuring special guest presenters from S&A Unified Home Care.

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📅 Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Zoom (Virtual)

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🌟 Featured Presenters:

Rosa Maria Santana
Senior Director of Business Development & Strategic Alliance
Kateri Charlie’s
Director of Compliance – NHTD, TBI & OPWDD Waiver Programs

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During this session, S&A Unified Home Care will discuss:

In-home care services
Respite and companionship care for parents who need a break
Community integration supports
Personalized care plans tailored to your child
Assistance with applying for state funding and financial support
Resources to support your child and family

They will also provide guidance on New York State funding and support options, including:

Medicaid Waiver programs such as the Children’s Waiver
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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🎁 All attendees will be entered into an Amazon Gift Card Raffle!

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🔗 Register Here:

https://bit.ly/FSNVirtual

After registering, please check your email (including spam, junk, or promotions folders) for a message directly from Zoom with your unique access link.

⚠️ This link is personal to you and should not be shared.
If you would like to invite others, please share the flyer or RSVP link and ask them to register individually.

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We look forward to learning together and continuing to support you and your families.

Warmly,
Onleilove Alston, MSW
Social Worker
NIDC Family Support Network

04/30/2026

Good Afternoon join NIDC & Apple Bank tonight at 6:30PM for a free virtual Financial Literacy Workshop! We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Financial Literacy Workshop happening onThursday, April 30th from 6:30–7:30 PM EST via Zoom, in partnership with Apple Bank.
This free virtual session will cover:
Credit Building Tips
Emergency Saving Funds
Planning for Retirement

How to join:
Join Zoom Meeting: bit.ly/3QGcwHU
Meeting ID: 835 032 6872
Passcode: 010037

🎉 Raffle Drawing! All participants who attend will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. You must be present to win! Spread the word!

02/24/2026

Good afternoon ☀️

Join us TONIGHT at 6PM for an important and empowering
NIDC Family Support Network (FSN)
Neurodiversity & Your Child – Session 6 (Virtual Workshop)

🎤 Special Guest: Achieve Beyond – Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services

Serving families in CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY & VA, Achieve Beyond believes something powerful:
✨ All children have potential.

They are committed to helping children with special needs achieve beyond their current abilities through high-quality pediatric therapy, measurable goal setting, and individualized support.

Tonight you will learn:
• What therapy services are available for neurodiverse children
• How to access evaluations and support
• What autism services include
• How families can advocate for their child’s growth
• Live Q&A with experts

🎁 Bonus: All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win an Amazon Virtual Gift Card!

👉 RSVP to receive your Zoom link:
https://AchieveBeyond.eventbrite.com

Important: After registering on Eventbrite, you must also complete the Zoom registration to receive your unique link. Please do not share your personal Zoom link — instead, share this post and flyer so others can register directly. If you don’t see your Zoom email, check Spam/Junk/Promotions.

✨ This workshop is part of our Year-Long Neurodiversity & Your Child Virtual Series & Certificate Program.
Even if you missed earlier sessions, you can still join us tonight and catch up!

🔎 Learn more about the full series here:
https://bit.ly/m/NeurodiversityVirtualSeries

📅 View all upcoming Family Support Network events here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/family-support-network-events-4713213?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

All workshops are FREE and open to the public. Please help us spread the word as we continue building a strong, informed, and connected parent community. 💛

12/01/2025

Join me tomorrow at Columbia Law School for this important panel tomorrow: Surviving to Thriving: Cultivating Joy, Community, and Mental Health

Join us for a lunch talk and panel presentation featuring Casey Faucon, J.D., Onleilove G Alston, MDIV, MSW, and Ericka Echavarria, LMSW, J.D.

This panel will focus on the challenges women of color face in professional spaces. Panelists will share personal stories, coping strategies, and resources to support attendees’ mental health and professional growth. The event will include a panel discussion of mental health professionals and practicing attorneys, followed by a reflection by the attendees. A 10 minute meditation will be administered at the end of the event. Join Cultural Care Collective here.

Free lunch will be provided!!

Note: If you are not a Columbia University law student you must RSVP using the QR code below or at: https://lnkd.in/esM5Jyyx at least a day in advance of the event. If you do not RSVP, you will not be able to gain admission to the law school or the event.

07/31/2025

Thank you Africa's Women Day for the honor.You can register for the live summit or watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/gJk6Pxsy24w?si=X7DfRE9wy9m7HWva

HAPPY AFRICA’S WOMEN’S DAY!

All through July, we’re honoring women of African descent making an impact around the world. Join us today the grand virtual celebration on July 31st, 2025!

🎟️Register for free
👉🏽 https://lu.ma/no5dfeja

Today, we spotlight Onleilove Chika Alston (HER Wisdom Consulting)
a Faith-rooted Pan-Africanist, scholar, social worker, and educator whose powerful work bridges Africa and the diaspora.

Born and raised in East New York, Brooklyn, Onleilove brings over 17 years of nonprofit leadership and 13+ years of organizing experience to communities across the U.S. and internationally. Her Igbo heritage, traced through DNA and embraced by cultural institutions in Nigeria, deeply informs her mission and message.

Author of Prophetic Whirlwind: Uncovering the Black Biblical Destiny, Onleilove has lived in Ghana, studied Jewish communities across Africa and the Middle East, and launched , which supports over 40 African Jewish and diaspora synagogues and NGOs.

She teaches at Columbia University, Union Theological Seminary, and more, shaping conversations on justice, spirituality, and African identity. She’s also been appointed to key civic roles in NYC and has spoken at the United Nations on Black women, faith, and incarceration.

Her life is a testament to reconciliation, restoration, and rootedness.

📍Brooklyn-born | Nigerian Igbo heritage
📖 Author | Educator | Advocate | Daughter of Africa

“To Elohim be the glory!”

07/25/2025

Calling all parents and child caregivers and everyone who cares about our youth!

On Tuesday July 29th online join NIDC's Family Support Network(FSN) as we continue the journey to stronger parent-child connections in this interactive virtual workshop. Learn effective communication strategies to foster trust, understanding, and open dialogue.

One parent will win a Virtual Amazon Gift Card!

RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/FSN25Virtual

If your child attends PS 56, 77 or 94 in the Bronx join the NIDC Family Support Network for an insightful workshop: Managing Screentime: Finding Balance in the Age of Technology. Discover effective strategies to help your child navigate screen use, create healthy routines, and find a balanced approach to technology that supports their well-being and development. Empower your family with the tools to thrive in today’s digital world!

One parent will win a prize!

RSVP @ https://bit.ly/SummerFSNWorkshop