NCS News

During an especially busy time of year, our Chance for Change members were grateful to pause and reset during a breathwork session led by Cat McCarthy, Founder of Breathe with Cat, who generously volunteered her time to help rejuvenate our community.

For A.S., college isn’t just about earning a degree—it’s a chance to build a better future for herself. A junior at City Tech, studying communications with a focus on speech pathology, she has faced challenges that could have derailed her dreams. Instead, she found NCS Scholars, a place she calls a “refuge.”

At NCS, we believe that everyone deserves to feel valued, supported, and part of a caring community—especially on holidays that celebrate love and compassion. Last week, that spirit came to life as clients at all three of our residences celebrated Valentine’s Day with festive crafts, sweet treats, and moments of connection.

Tamia has moved out of Louis Nine House (LNH), NCS’s supportive housing program for young adults, and into her own apartment!