This fall, New Destiny welcomed Autumn by hosting an indoor Pumpkin Patch at The Heritage at Alexander Hamilton. All programs partnered (FSC, PCCYC & Support Services) to create a welcoming, family-like environment with different play stations. Each of them provided the perfect scenario for families in our city to create beautiful fall memories! We served over 20 families at this event. Each family took home one pumpkin per child, enjoyed warm snacks, took a professional photo, and most importantly, parents and children engaged through interactive play stations. In addition, vendors were present to support families through their services. For instance, The Community Food Bank of NJ disseminated information on job training opportunities. Overall, the most rewarding part for NDFSC staff and volunteers was to witness parents playing with their children at the play stations; watching dads help their little girls hoola-hoop, watching moms and their little ones playing corn hole, and even watching a single mother of twins taking pictures at the photo station fulfilled New Destiny’s goal for this event, which was to created lasting memories, family unity, and social connections.