by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 30, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
We focused on quality staffing, established partnerships for mental health and nutritional counseling, and implemented the Math Shelf curriculum to lessen the mathematics achievement gap among youth.
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 30, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
We provided legal services to over 1,500 immigrants, counsel to 45 migrant minors, and humanitarian parole assistance to over 170 Ukrainians. We will launch a Legal Support Center for newly arrived asylum seekers.
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 30, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
We opened four residential programs this year — the Seneca House shelter in the Bronx, serving 75 families, and three sanctuary hotels, serving 209 families. Thanks to our housing specialist, we were able to place seven of our residents in permanent independent...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 30, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
Thank you to US Customs and Border Protection.Each year, their employees host a toy drive and generously donate to our New LIFE Center, Uniondale. Says The New LIFE Center Coordinator Hylkije Halili, “We greatly appreciate the generosity of the US Customs and Border...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 26, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
Mix an LSSNY board member (Rachel Cohen) with little elves and social media connections. Prep time: 13 days Cook time: 1 day Total time: Two weeks Servings: 105 toys for children in LSSNY’s foster care program Step-by-step recipe: – Match donating families with...
by Jennifer Mirsky | Dec 25, 2023 | News & Announcements, Stories
This is how we Christmas at LSSNY! Left: Ruth Acevedo, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO (aka Mrs. Claus) Ruth Acevedo and Frosty the Snowman Frosty “After” Dr, Kelly Making his Rounds No holiday party would be complete without our fearless...