On September 8th, CBS aired a segment which showcased the meaningful work being done at our beloved Echo Park location—a focal point for much of our programming – on one of the first days of the school year. Many of the children featured only recently arrived in New York City and are living in asylum shelters. Despite only being a few minutes long, you’ll see plenty of familiar faces: ABC Executive Director Gretchen Buchenholz, who provided a few words as to why she co-founded ABC, and Jessica Casanova, Youth Services Director, who emphasized how comfortable children felt after experiencing the various services provided by Echo Park. We also heard words from other members of the ABC community, including parents and staff like MaryEllen Rooney and Zaida Villavicencio, who’s worked at ABC for over ten years after going through ABC’s programs herself. It was a special moment for all of us at ABC, and we thank CBS for sharing some of our work with the wider public.