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...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Aug 27, 2024 | News & Announcements, Stories
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...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Jul 23, 2024 | News & Announcements, Past Events
“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...