by Jennifer Mirsky | Mar 31, 2025 | News & Announcements, Stories
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),...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Mar 19, 2025 | Employment, News & Announcements
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,...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 18, 2024 | News & Announcements, Stories
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...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 17, 2024 | News & Announcements, Stories
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...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 13, 2024 | News & Announcements, Stories
“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...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Oct 30, 2024 | News & Announcements
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...
