Our faith tells us we are not alone and that we travel together with OUR GOD through difficult times
--Monsignor James C. Vlaun
 

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United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County

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United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. of Nassau County, Inc. is to (a) affect positively the quality of life of persons with cerebral palsy, others with severe disabilities and multiple service needs, and the families of both and (b) prevent cerebral palsy and minimize its effects.

 

Alzheimer's Association

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For more than 20 years, the Alzheimer's Association has provided reliable information, created supportive programs and services for families, increased resources for dementia research, and influenced changes in public policy.

 

The Theresa Foundation

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The Theresa Foundation

The Foundation strives to touch the lives of special children through its support of workshops and programs of enrichment and therapy.

 

Arthritis Foundation, L. I. Chapter

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Arthritis Foundation, L. I. Chapter

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

   

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau

Our important mission remains the same - connecting the lessons of the Holocaust to fight the bullying, apathy and prejudice of today's world.

www.holocaust-nassau.org

 

The Seeing Eye

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Since 1929, The Seeing Eye has partnered with people who are blind who seek to enhance their independence, dignity, and self-confidence through the use of Seeing Eye dogs.

More than 15,000 of these specially bred and trained dogs have brought a new level of mobility, safety, and self-sufficiency to almost 8,000 men and women.

www.seeingeye.org

 

Long Island Infant Developmental Program

Long Island Infant Developmental Program (LIIDP) is a private, nonprofit, home-based early intervention and preschool program that provides services to children age birth to five years with developmental delays. Developmental delay is a term used to indicate that a child is not reaching developmental milestones at the expected times.

www.liidp.org

 

The Guide Dog Foundation Mission

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To improve the quality of life for people who are blind, visually impaired, or with other special needs. Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence

 

The Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts

alliance_for_inclusion_in_the_artsThe Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts is the nation’s leading advocate for full diversity as a key to the vitality and dynamism of American theatre, film, and television. We promote authentic dialogue about race, culture, and disability that embraces the complexity of underlying social and historical issues.

inclusioninthearts.org

 

 

The Multiple Sclerosis Society

The_Multiple_Sclerosis_SocietyThe Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mission is: We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS.

www.nmssli.org

 

 

The School for Language and Commuinication Development

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At SLCD, our mission is to identify children with language and communication disorders early and provide educational programs which will prepare them for a world filled with words, sentences, stories and messages. Language is a symbol system; it provides the means to reach out to the world. It is the most important skill that a child must learn early in life. Language provides the foundation for socializing, reading, questioning, writing and thinking.

www.scld.org

 

ACLD

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The mission of ACLD is to support the pursuit of an enviable life for people with developmental disabilities.

www.acld.org

 

Angela’s House

Angelas_HouseIn 1992, the non for profit Angela’s House, was created to offer families and professionals an agency to call to help medically frail children and their families. Angela’s House has helped to simplify home care options for families by coordinating the extensive array of services needed to support medically frail children at home.

www.angelashouse.org

 

Alzheimer's Association

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For more than 20 years, the Alzheimer's Association has provided reliable information, created supportive programs and services for families, increased resources for dementia research, and influenced changes in public policy.

 
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Special Comment from Vincent

“The time is always right for family. All of us can relate, in one way or another, to the real families in our series. You realize that if you change a name or a face, it could be YOU. Family Comes First™ affirms that family and community are the answers. We need each other as we journey together through life.”

-Vincent J. Russo