TODAY Show Contributor Niro Feliciano is Keynote Speaker in Danbury

Jericho Partnership - a non-profit that serves Danbury's at-risk youth with academic & mentoring programs, healthcare, and food services - will have it's 2nd Annual Power of Mentoring Fundraising Breakfast on May 10, 7:30 am, at The Amber Room.

Niro Feliciano, a Ridgefield resident and long-time Jericho supporter, will be the Keynote Speaker, bringing her expertise as a social worker and psychotherapist to speak on the important topic of youth mental health.

You can often see Niro on The TODAY Show & NBC News Now, and in print at Oprah Daily, Parents.com, Real Simple, and inStyle magazines. She is the author of "This Book Won't Make You Happy: 8 Keys to Finding True Contentment."

In addition to Niro's talk, Jericho will commemorate its 25th year mentoring youth, and will honor Good Samaritan of the Year Maria Ordonez, a State Farm Agent in Danbury, for her many years of partnership and support.

"This event is the one time each year when we can show the community the impact Jericho has on the hundreds of youth and families it serves, gather with and thank our supporters, and raise funds that are the lifeblood of our organization," said Lisa Siedlecki, Jericho's Co-Executive Director. "It's going to be an amazing morning."

Tickets are available at https://jerichopartnership.bet...

Or visit www.jerichopartnership.org and click on the yellow banner at the top of the home page.

Jericho provides the following services, touching more than 3,000 people in the city each year: academic tutoring program, 1:1 / small group mentoring, life-prep workshops, Summer Learning Programs, Reading Buddies program with Danbury Public Schools, Samaritan Health Center pediatric clinic, Food Pantry, Weekender Bag food services program with Danbury Public Schools.