05/20/2026
“I am an artist and writer. I am a father to three. But before I was any of those things, I was a 7-year-old kid in need of guidance. I found that guidance and so much more at The Family Center and in the person of Richard Osterweil. It’s been almost 30 years since I received services at The Family Center, but the impact of those services still resonates with me, and my entire family, today.”
In another touching moment at the Spring Soirée, Kevin, a former Family Center mentee, went down memory lane, chronicling his time as a child at TFC. It was during that time that he was matched with Richard, a local NYC artist, The Family Center’s longest-serving board member, and 2026 Founder’s Award recipient.
Today, Kevin credits Richard with not only with his filmmaking career, but for also helping him “see the possibilities in life.” From Broadway shows to camp experiences, to memorable conversations on art, photography, and even manners, Kevin said “during what was a tumultuous childhood, The Family Center and Richard made life seem normal.”
In the almost three decades that have passed since Kevin and Richard first connected, Kevin has continually called back the lessons he learned as a youth, pouring them into his own three children.
This is generational impact! When a child is seen, supported, and guided, the ripple effects live on in the families they build.
Help power his work with a gift today: thefamilycenter.org/gala/2026-donations. Wanting to relive the 2026 Spring Soirée? Photos are live! Visit: bit.ly/SS26Gallery to view the event’s photo album.
