Astoria<\/a>, begins at 5 p.m. and aims to raise awareness about the new organization, which prioritizes ethical and transparent feline rescue throughout Queens.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fccq1.jpg\")
FCCQ\u2019s launch party is on Sat. Nov. 15 at Maggie Hall\u2019s in Astoria. Photo credit: FCCQ<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are not just another organization,\u201d said Simka Griffin, the organization\u2019s president and founder. \u201cOur team shares a radical commitment to transparency, professional ethics and life-saving education.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
FCCQ focuses on foster-based care and a community-focused network to end the cycle of feline suffering and overpopulation in Queens. The group, which already has 30 volunteers, is constantly looking to spread their mission and expand their group of a well-trained and enthusiastic network of cat lovers dedicated to the highest standards of professional and compassionate care.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe exist because the animals of Queens \u2014 the beautiful, resilient ferals and the desperate, abandoned strays \u2014 deserve a voice built on integrity and expert advice,\u201d said Griffin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The launch party on Nov. 15 will feature a variety of fun activities, including raffles, \u201cPurrfect Soul Cat Match\u201d readings to connect guests with their potential foster role, festive cat-themed cocktails, complimentary light bites and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n
FCCQ is also hosting several events on Nov. 14, including a Paws and Music benefit concert at the Astoria Arts Space, a Cats and Coffee Chat foster meet-up at Community Hall, and a Fostering 101 Workshop for Beginners at the Astoria Public Library. Those interested can visit their website to RSVP.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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(Photo by Fatemeh Bahrami\/Anadolu via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Nov. 15 launch event is free and open to the public, offering a great way for those interested in supporting the organization or looking to learn more about fostering a cat to see if it\u2019s the right fit for them. FCCQ is constantly seeking loving homes for cats and kittens of all backgrounds, from short-term emergency stays to long-term companionship.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask every neighbor to look at their own capacity and ask: Do I have room for a foster cat?\u201d said Griffin.\n<\/p>\n
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