Mission
FAILTE CARE CORPORATION (THE "CENTER" ) IS A NEW YORK BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FOUNDED IN 2003. THE NEW YORK IRISH CENTER'S MISSION IS TO SHARE IRELAND'S CULTURE AND FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL HERITAGES THROUGH CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS CONCERTS, FILM SCREENINGS, EXHIBITIONS, THEATRE PERFORMANCES, LITERARY EVENTS, CULTURAL FESTIVALS, CATERING TO CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND SENIORS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. EDUCATIONAL AND FAMILY INITIATIVES INCLUDE ART AND MUSIC CLASSES, AN ANNUAL TOY DRIVE, HOLIDAY EVENTS, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, AND SUMMER/SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES. SENIOR PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS FILM SCREENINGS, LUNCH PROGRAMS, COMPUTER, ART, AND MUSIC CLASSES, TRIPS AND OUTINGS, LIBRARY SERVICES AND DISCUSSIONS, DROP-IN SERVICES INCLUDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING, PASSPORT AND TAX FILING SERVICES, LANGUAGE, DANCE, AND MUSIC CLASSES, TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE, AND SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS, AMONG OTHERS.