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Holiday Haircuts!

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...

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Our “Amazon Angels”

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...

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A Home of Her Own

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...

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The Network’s Annual Gala

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...

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Back to School Donation

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...

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LSSNY Leadership Retreat

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...

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She Never Forgot This Face

She Never Forgot This Face

“I always say that if we keep ourselves open to the universe, amazing things can happen.” So said the Hon. Susan Danoff, an 81-year-old Judicial Hearing Officer (as she calls it, “a fancy title for a retired judge.”) Danoff works four days a week at the Youth...

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