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Robert and Barbara Fitzsimmons Children and Family Fund

2025 Fitzsimmons Family Fun Day & Walk

Save the Date! Our 2025 Fun Day & Walk will take place Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at the Carousel For All Children.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS, SPONSORSHIPS & MORE!

Honoring a Legacy of Love and Support

In 2021, the Robert and Barbara Fitzsimmons Children and Family Fund at Seamen’s Society was established as a testament to the enduring support of the late Robert and Barbara Fitzsimmons. This fund carries forward the Fitzsimmons family legacy of compassion and commitment to children and families.

Making a Difference

  • Since its establishment, the Fund has made a significant impact by providing 67 children with a variety of unique experiences, including enrichment classes and summer camps and, more broadly, funded teen outings and family picnics.
  • Supported by the community, this special fund provides our children with hope throughout the year and offers experiences that are vital to their healthy and happy development.
 

Continuing the Legacy

The Robert and Barbara Fitzsimmons Children and Family Fund at Seamen’s Society was founded by Laura L. Volsario and Robert J. Fitzsimmons, Jr., the children of Robert and Barbara Fitzsimmons. This fund stands as a living tribute to their parents’ devotion to Seamen’s Society and their lifelong dedication to the well-being of children and families.

Remembering Robert and Barbara Fitzsimmons

Robert Fitzsimmons:

  • Organized holiday parties for children.
  • Led the annual calendar drive.
  • Instrumental in securing the agency’s current office building on Bay Street.
 

Barbara Fitzsimmons:

  • Served on the Seamen’s Society Board of Managers in the 1980s.
  • Contributed to the Advisory Board in the 1990s.
 

 Your Support Matters

Join us in continuing the legacy of Robert and Barbara Fitzsimmons. Your donation will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. 

Donate Now to the Fitzsimmons Fund

Every contribution brings us one step closer to empowering more lives.

To make a donation or inquire, contact the Development Office:

Phone: (718) 447-7740 ext. 4269

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for being a part of something extraordinary. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the future of those we serve.

More Ways to Give

Your support is the lifeline that enables us to continue our mission. There are many ways you can contribute to make a meaningful difference in the lives we touch. Whether it’s a one-time donation, a monthly commitment, or a legacy gift, every contribution counts. Explore the options below to find the best way for you to give and join us in making a lasting impact.

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The mission of Seamen’s Society for Children and Families is to provide the highest quality services in the community to strengthen and preserve families so that children and adults have the opportunity to realize their full potential.

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