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Love is the Key Ingredient at Our Sister’s Place
When faced with a blank canvas and paints of all colors, one teenage mother colored the whole canvas black. “That’s trauma. She couldn’t see herself finding the color. Wow, that says a lot to me,” says Anita McCoy. Ms. McCoy is Director of Our Sister’s Place (OSP),...
Early LIFE Job Fair: March 26th
Join us at our Early LIFE job fair! Wednesday, March 26th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. We are hiring for teachers, maintenance workers, social workers, and food handlers. Reserve your spot. Our Early LIFE program provides early childhood education in our childcare centers,...
Holiday Haircuts!
We are very grateful to Cristhian of Anthony's Trendz Barber Shop in Island Park, NY. He visited our Seneca House shelter this week in order to give the kids free cuts just in time for the holidays. The shelter is located in Hunt's Point in the Bronx — a traditionally...
Our “Amazon Angels”
We call them our “Amazon Angels.” That’s because the Life Lutheran Church in Old Westbury generously supports our New LIFE Center. Their church website lists Amazon links for needed food, coats, or baby-related items, allowing congregation members to place orders that...
A Home of Her Own
“I call it my miracle apartment,” says Fanny. “It’s mine. I have my own key.” The journey to an apartment of her own took many years. Fanny is a program participant in our supportive housing program. She started living at our Muhlenberg Residence in 2013. Prior to...
The Network’s Annual Gala
Here’s to the women of LSSNY! Representing LSSNY at the Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY)'s annual gala: Chief Program Officer Kerron Norman, MSW; Rachel Bleecker, LMSW, Executive Director for Residential Services; Donika Prelvukaj, LMSW, Assistant...
Back to School Donation
What’s better than going back to school? Receiving free book bags filled with school supplies! Thank you to our board member Deacon Diana R. Auer, Esq., Director of Youth and Family Ministry at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Garden City, New York. A member...
LSSNY Leadership Retreat
“How are you feeling this morning?” (Facilitator Aaron James) “Stressed.” (LSSNY President and CEO Dr. Damyn Kelly) “What’s your goal for today?” (Mr. James) “To talk about the organization and where we’re going moving forward.” (Dr. Kelly) “Who are you going to...
LSSNY’s Virtual Town Hall June 27th, 2024
Hear firsthand accounts of the latest news from LSSNY! Please join us for our next Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, June 27th. RSVP