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HWCLI has an immediate opening for a Marketplace Navigator. We are seeking an energetic, passionate and socially conscious individual to support HWCLI’s mission. Apply today by submitting your resume to jobs@hwcli.com
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Health and Welfare Council's Services for our Communities | |
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Healthcare
The HWCLI Healthcare Access Team helps our clients find a health insurance plan that best fits their medical and financial needs. We have an outstanding health care team of certified navigators that help individuals and families enroll for free or low-cost health insurance plans through the NY State of Health Marketplace. Enroll with one of our navigators today by calling 516-505-4426.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
HWCLI connects Long Islanders with SNAP benefits by assisting with applications and enrollment and providing necessary education and outreach through community events at the grassroots level. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to eligible individuals and families. For more information on SNAP/food assistance programs or to receive assistance with SNAP applications, please contact a Client Service Coordinator at 516-559-4453 or email at Communityresponse@hwcli.com
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Help Keep Long Island Covered!
Enrollees in a Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, or Qualified Health insurance plan must be aware that automatic enrollment for recipients ended on June 1st. Community members are at risk of losing health insurance if they do not take the proper steps to renew their coverage. Don’t risk a gap in coverage by ensuring all contact information is up to date. HWCLI’s Healthcare Access team is ready to help! To make an appointment or learn more, please call 516-505-4426.
For More Information Call 516-505-4426 | #keepLIcovered
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New Materials Available for Partners:
Please download and share the below HWCLI flyer, available in English and Spanish, with current or future clients. It is important we reach as many Long Islanders as possible to help ensure everyone stays covered.
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How To Renew Your Health Insurance With Michelle: | |
Parker at Your Door: Mobile Vaccination Program
Parker has joined thousands of individuals and groups in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. We have teamed up with Parker at Your Door to bring the vaccine to people who are homebound, uninsured, and other high-risk people who need help getting access to the vaccine.
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They offer vaccines by appointment with their mobile vaccination program. To make an appointment, click the link below, scan the QR code, or call (718) 289-2606. Participants will receive a $20 gift card to Amazon! | |
Interested in Hosting a Mobile Vaccination Program?
Parker at Your Door, in collaboration with multiple vaccine partners is providing COVID-19 vaccines at senior residential developments, senior centers, churches, community organizations, workplaces, and other locations throughout the region. If you are interested in hosting a vaccine event in your community, please call (718) 289-2606 or email payd@parkerinstitute.org.
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Parker Jewish Institute Forget Me Not Support Group | |
Parker Jewish Institute is launching a "Forget Me Not Support Group", designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who have lost a loved one and are looking for a community of understanding individuals to share their experiences with. Led by experienced counselors, the support group meets regularly to offer participants a chance to connect with others who are going through a similar grieving process. They offer a range of activities and resources to help members cope with their loss, including group discussions, expressive arts therapies, and mindfulness exercises. If you or someone you know could benefit from our Forget Me Not Hospice Support Group, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. | |
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Where: The Bristal Assisted Living at North Hills
Address: 99 South Service Road, North Hills, 11040
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When: Every 2nd and Fourth Tuesday of the Month from 10:30AM to 12:00PM
How to Register: Call 516-586-1575
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Dental Financial Assistance for Veterans | |
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in partnership with NYU Dentistry’s Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE) is helping Veterans with blood cancer gain access to dental care. Any Veteran, regardless of dental benefit class, who requires dental procedures to begin lifesaving therapy for a blood cancer, or as a consequence of therapy for a blood cancer, will be eligible for financial assistance to cover the costs of dental services.
Care will be provided at the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. Although treatment takes place in New York City, the program is available to all Veterans as long at they reside in the U.S., or a U.S. territory, and can travel to New York City. All expenses for the required dental care will be covered, as long as funding is available. Veterans can receive services more than once. Covered expenses include, but are not limited to, extractions, root canals, jaw surgery, dentures, cavity fillings, and gum disease.
To apply, call an LLS Information Specialist at (800) 955-4572 and a knowledgeable Specialist will assist you in determining your eligibility and help you apply.
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Free OASAS-Sponsored EBP Trainings
OASAS is offering State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant-Funded training for staff and peers working in OASAS-certified programs on Long Island, at no charge under the OASAS SOR grant. All courses provide CASAC, social work, MHC, and MFT continuing education hours. To be eligible, you must work on Long Island or in Brooklyn in an OASAS-certified program. Trainings have been scheduled for September, with more to come soon. Check back regularly!
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Overview of the Neurobiology of Addiction and Implications for Practice (3 hours)
- Date: March 21, 2024, 2PM-5PM
- Trainer: Kevin Wadalavage, MA, LMHC, CASAC, MAC, NCAC II Training & Quality Consultant, Outreach Development Corporation
- Registration Deadline: March 14, 2024
Screening for Psychological Trauma and PTSD (3 hours)
- Date: March 26, 2024, 2PM -5PM
- Trainer: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC, Director, Outreach Training Institute, Outreach Development Corporation
- Registration Deadline: March 19, 2024
Cultural Competence in SUD Treatment (3 hours)
- Date: March 27, 2024, 2pm-5pm
- Trainer: TBD
- Registration Deadline: March 20, 2024
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Suffolk County Department of Health Scholarships for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Training | |
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The Suffolk County Department of Health has established full scholarships for Suffolk County residents who wish to obtain CASAC certification at OTI, out of the first phase of the Opioid Settlement funds in Suffolk County. Scholarships will cover the full cost of all coursework for recipients, valued at $5,950 per person. In addition, 40 students will receive paid internships at Outreach, with each receiving a stipend of $1,500.
The Suffolk County Workforce Development Scholarships (SCWDS) scholarships will be targeted at individuals seeking to pursue their CASAC certification and who have demonstrated an interest and passion for helping people in the Suffolk County community. These individuals might be those who work in Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and Office of Mental Health (OMH) programs, human and social service agencies, or at health facilities. They may have been involved in volunteer work in their communities and/or religious, civic, or cultural institutions. They could be individuals in
recovery who provide peer-to-peer support to others.
Please share this information with your agency, colleagues and friends! To download the flyer, click here.
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Suffolk County Department of Labor Resources and Event | |
File Your Taxes in 2024 for Free with Bethpage Federal Credit Union VITA Program |  | |
The Bethpage Federal Credit Union's VITA program is now accepting applications for both in- person and virtual services! This program provides free basic tax return preparation for low-to-moderate income families and individuals. This also includes taxpayers with disabilities, limited English proficiency, and elderly taxpayers.
In-person and virtual services are available to taxpayers through appointments only. Dates, times, and locations will vary, and taxpayers must complete the Bethpage VITA Appointment application to be scheduled for an appointment.
Limited In-Person appointments will be available at the following areas:
· Touro Law University, Central Islip NY
· HPS Parent Resource Center, Hempstead
· Select library locations in Nassau & Suffolk Counties
To download a VITA flyer to share with your organization, community, or clients please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Community Development at community@bethpagefcu.com or (516) 349-4288
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BFCU 2024 Financial Seminar Series
Tax filing season is here, and for most taxpayers the process of getting ready can be confusing, frustrating and expensive. Join BFCU for Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) Interactive Lab Sessions where they will provide free virtual assistance with filing your income tax return from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. During this session, volunteers from NYS will guide you step-by-step through the use of their online software to prepare and e-file your Federal and NYS income tax returns at no cost.
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The Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, Office of Community Affairs | The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office is offering several education program presentations that can be scheduled by any organization or partner. Please contact them at 631-853-4732 to schedule a presentation now. | |
Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center Education Conference
Join Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for an Education Conference on March 14th, 2024 from 9AM-4:30PM at Stonybrook University's Student Activities Center with Keynote Speaker Sandeep Jauhar, MD. An interactive panel of family caregivers will discuss the challenges and rewards of caregiving, what they have learned, and what they wish they knew at the beginning. There will also be a Q&A where they will talk with listeners and address questions from the audience.
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The Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center provides Caregiver Support Groups. If you are providing care for someone with Alzheimer's Disease or another Dementia you DO NOT have to meet these challenges alone. Attend a Caregiver Support Group where you will be provided emotional, educational and social support. Click here to download a flyer that details the in-person and virtual support groups available in Nassau and Suffolk County. | |
Black Family Wellness Expo | |
The Links Incorporated is hosting the "Black Family Wellness Expo" on Saturday March 16th from 11:00AM-4:00PM at Hollywood Baptist Cathedral in Amityville (3504 Great Neck Road, Amityville NY 11701). For more information contact Hughette N Clarke by email at linkhughetteESC@gmail.com or by call/text at 516-982-1123. | |
1199SEIU Healthcare Justice for All New Yorkers March
Join 1199SEIU for a March for Healthcare Justice for All New Yorkers on Friday March 22nd at 3PM in Hempstead. (Gather at 393 Front Street Hempstead, NY 11550).
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Think Pink- Breast Cancer Awareness Forum | |
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Emotional and Physical Wellbeing While Living with Blood Cancer | |
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Join LLS for a FREE education program you won’t want to miss! Attendees will hear from a nurse practitioner, a cancer exercise specialist and a social worker who will share information about their roles, the role a healthy lifestyle can play in your blood cancer experience, and strategies that can enhance overall emotional and physical wellbeing while living with a blood cancer. Patients, family members, friends, caregivers and generally interested individuals are all welcome to attend this event! Those who attend will receive a free ticket to the adjacent Long Island Aquarium for same-day use after the program. Registration is required.
For questions, please contact:Andrea Nangle, MSPT
Andrea.Nangle@lls.org | 631-370-7532
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Date: Thursday, April 4th
Time: 9:30AM-12:00PM
Location: Atlantis Banquets & Events, 431 East Main St. Riverhead, NY
Free event! Complimentary breakfast provided. Registration is required.
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PSEG Long Island Financial Assistance
Energy bills can be a significant household expense and it’s understandable that it can sometimes be a struggle to keep up. Unemployment, disability, a medical emergency or other unexpected event can impact your ability to pay. Energy assistance programs from PSEG Long Island and other sources are available and we can help get you the aid you need.
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PSEG Long Island Programs:
- Residential Energy Affordability Partnership (REAP)
- Household Assistance Rate
- Consumer Advocates
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Other Programs:
- Home Energy Assistance Program- HEAP
- Emergency Assistance from the Department of Social Services
- Many Helping Hands Phone Service: 2-11
- Project Warmth
- Protect Yourself and Your Account
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Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. For more information, click here.
This program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:
- Up to $30/month discount for broadband service
- Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.
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People experiencing a mental health crisis have a new way to reach out for help in the U.S., they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8. This system includes someone to call, someone to come and somewhere to go when experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. 988 is more than a number, it is an immediate connection to highly trained, local crisis counselors to provide emotional support and assistance for behavioral health crisis and suicide prevention and provides connections to services in the community for support and recovery. | | |
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Nonprofit Professional Services | |
Nassau County Employment Expo | |
FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant Program Spring Webinar Series | |
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) invites interested organizations to attend upcoming webinars regarding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The NSGP is a competitive grant awarded to nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack for the purposes of facility hardening and other security enhancements. | |
The Preservation League of NYS Grant Opportunity | |
The Preservation League of NYS is accepting applications for the Preserve NY Program, a grant program designed to provide support for the identification, documentation, and preservation planning of New York’s cultural and historic structures. Pre-application forms are due March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM and final applications are due March 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM. All program information including award amounts, eligibility, application requirements, important dates, program overview, etc. is available at https://www.preservenys.org/preserve-new-york. | |
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Suffolk County District Attorney Career Planning Event | |
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The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney will be hosting a Career Planning Event, where your organization can showcase and offer internship, volunteer, or job opportunities, to high school students. They are are seeking live demonstrations and employers to table the event, providing valuable insights into different career pathways. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with talented young individuals and inspire the next generation of professionals.
Event Details:
- Date: March 27, 2024
- Time: 12:00 P.M. - 2:36 P.M.
- Location: John H. Glenn High School 478 Elwood Rd, Elwood, NY 11743
Please submit this registration form by March 15, 2024. Upon receiving your registration, they will follow up with further details and instructions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference!
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Nassau Community College's Annual Day of Service | |
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Nassau Community College's Annual Day of Service will be held on Tuesday, March 26th from 10:30AM to 1PM. The Applied Learning Committee is holding an in-person Volunteer Fair to bring agencies with volunteer/internship opportunities together with our students and faculty who are looking for such opportunities. This face-to-face event will be held in NCCC's CCB multipurpose room. There will be tables set up for agencies around the perimeter of the room, and invite to students in to speak to you. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information or to RSVP by emailing Laura Smith at Laura.E.Smith@ncc.rdu by Friday, March 8, with the name and contact info of attendees.
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Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible technology to help nonprofits of all sizes achieve their mission. Microsoft offers grants and discounts for their products and services to eligible nonprofits. To learn more about Microsoft’s most popular nonprofit offers, download the Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal.
To get started with Microsoft nonprofit grants and discounts, register and confirm your organization’s eligibility. Already registered as a nonprofit? Login to your Microsoft Nonprofit page and access Admin Center. Watch our guided demo to help you get your free Microsoft 365 licenses.
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Microsoft is hosting a variety of Nonprofit events addressing technology and Microsoft's social impact. Please see below sessions and corresponding registration links. | |
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A No-Tech Speak Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Nonprofits
- Monday March 25th (1pm-2pm)
Empower Your Nonprofit with Microsoft Power Platform
- Thursday March 28th (11am-12pm)
Beginner's Guide to Microsoft 365 Copilot, Prepare, Adopt, Transform
- Thursday March 28th (2PM-3PM)
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Boomerang Nonprofit Resource Webinars | |
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Get off the Fundraising Treadmill With Simple Development Systems
Thursday, March 14 (2PM ET)
How do you spend your time wisely, knowing that you’re working on the strategies that work for your unique mission? Enter Simple Development Systems, a way to get off the distraction treadmill with a solid plan and tactics to work that plan. All live attendees qualify for 1 CFRE credit.
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The State of Capital Campaigns 2023-2024
Thursday, March 21 (2PM ET)
With capital campaigns, myths often shroud the truth, creating unnecessary barriers and misconceptions. In this session, discover the benchmarks for capital campaign success to implement at your organization. All live attendees qualify for 1 CFRE credit.
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New York Institute of Technology (NYIT): Consultants for Public Good | |
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Are you a Non-Profit interested in increasing your volunteer capacity? Learn more about New York Tech's premier volunteer program, Consultants for the Public Good. This is a skilled-based volunteering program that encourages students, faculty, and staff to apply their expertise in a volunteering capacity. For example, UX/UI students can work on updating a Non-Profit organization’s website, outlining the plans for an app, or even interior design/architecture students can consult on a space. Overall NYIT can source students for a specific project that an organization has in mind- whether long or short-term projects and even simply helping at events. Projects can vary in length if the deliverables are clear.
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Join the HWCLI 2024 Network to support our ongoing commitment to a better Long Island! Email connect@hwcli.com with any questions. | |
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Established in 1947, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents by responding to their needs through the promotion and development of public policies and direct services. To learn more, visit www.hwcli.org or call 516-483-1110. | | | | |
