5 Branches in Nassau County – see website for contact info. www.aauw.org/
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| Mission: AAUW promotes education and equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. AAUW advocates education and equity. Since its founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day-educational, social, economic, and political. |
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James Fry, President
631-754-2412
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| The American Rhododendron Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in and to disseminate information about the genus Rhododendron. Society activities include education, scientific studies and communication through local and national meetings, publications, flower shows, a seed exchange, etc. |
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189 Wheatley Road
Brookville, NY 11545-2699
Michael Mascari, Executive Director
Thomas P. Rosicki, President
516-626-1000
Fax 516.626.1493
www.ahrc.org/
e-mail: mmascari@ahrc.org |
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Goal is to provide a lifetime of caring, for infants and children to teens, adults and senior citizens, for all people with developmental disabilities. They are committed to ensuring that supportive services are available for those in need and enabling people to live happily and productively in a society which will accept them.
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Stuart Nitkin, contact person
516-433-8479 |
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| Non-profit committee founded out of concern for those members of the community who are providing 24 hour care and supervision for a loved one in their home. The goal is to provide up to eight hours of professional respite care each month. The application process in need based, easy to complete and respectful of the caregiver's privacy. Applications are currently being accepted from the Plainview-Old Bethpage, Bethpage, Syosset, Woodbury, and Hicksville areas. |
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre assists in serving the basic needs of the poor, troubled, weak, and oppressed and is committed to addressing the causes of injustice. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, its aim is to organize and empower people to secure the participation of all in the life of the community.
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Nursing home visitations, drug prevention and youth programs, retarded children and adult programs, and crisis intervention are provided by this organization.
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Administration:
(516) 358-9250
Resource & Referral:
(516) 358-9288
Fax: (516) 358-9287
www.childcarenassau.org
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| Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization serving Nassau County since 1972. Child Care Council provides free child care counseling and referrals to parents, offers training and technical assistance to active and potential child care providers, conduct research, advocates for quality, affordable child care, addresses public policy issues, and serves as an information resource to the public, policy makers and the media. Child Care Council administers the federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program for family child care providers. For Child Care inquiries or complaints, including whether a license or registration is in effect or has been revoked or suspended, call the New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) |
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This self-help organization offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents and siblings.
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email: infop@cojonc.org (change)
website: www.cojonc.org
6900 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY 11791
President: Daniel Krimmer
Executive Director: Constance Osattin
516- 364-4477 |
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COJONC is the umbrella organization and community relations council for over 40 major Jewish organizations and Jewish community councils in Nassau County. It is the voice of the organized Jewish community of Nassau County whose primary mission is to enhance the quality of life of the Nassau County Jewish community and support the State of Israel.
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| Directions to our CCE office at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow:
The Greenhouse at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow is located behind the Technical Services and Administrative Building, which is close to the Hempstead Turnpike park entrance. You can also enter Eisenhower Park at the intersection of Merrick Ave. and Stewart Avenue and drive through the park (past the Carlton Restaurant). You will see a small green sign directing you behind the Technical Services building (on the same side as the restaurant. Walk-in plant questions are answered Monday- Thursday 10am-4pm
- CCE Hempstead office (this is where our Administrative Offices and program offices for Food, Nutrition & Health; Youth Development; and Parent Education are located.)
- CCE Horticultural Program at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow (Walk-in Horticulture lab)
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Vera Levine, Director
47 Humphrey Drive
Syosset, NY 11791
516-364-8580
Fax: 516-921-23543
e-mail: ecdcnass@aol.com |
| The Early Childhood Direction Centers (ECDCs) provide information about programs and services for young children, birth through age five, who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and help families obtain services for their children. |
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(formerly Jewish Community Services of LI)
Administrative Office:
6900 Jericho Tpke Syosset, NY 11791
516- 496-7550
Fax: 516- 496-9156
website: Fegs.org
email: fegs-li@fegs.org |
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The UJA-Federation Family Service Agency has 21 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties providing family and mental health services. Mental Health Clinics work with adolescents, adults and families to address emotional problems, conflicts and stress. A full range of assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and medication therapy are available. Clinics also offer specialized services for those coping with family violence, HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, eating disorders, and children with special needs. Provides employment services including skills training, job readiness, placement and support for displaced homemakers, dislocated workers and others financially at risk. Community education and professional training offered on a variety of topics. Residential and case management services are provided to those with developmental disabilities.
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Hadassah is a volunteer women's organization, whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society.
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A renowned non-profit agency with a spectrum of special services that guide legally blind New Yorkers, young and old alike, toward a life of independence and success. With its diverse services, HKSB often works one-on-one to teach, educate and rehabilitate thousands of clients according to their individual needs. Its facilities throughout metropolitan New York serve residents of Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
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Al Garber, contact person
9 Perry Court
Syosset, NY 11791
516-677-0883
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The IBM, founded in 1922 by Len Vintus, Gene Gordon and Don Rogers, is the world's largest fraternity for amateur and professional magicians, magic enthusiasts and collectors of magic apparatus. See also The Society for Young Magicians.
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Lenore C. Sylvan, Chair
2188 Kirby Lane
Syosset, NY 11791
516-9213476
Fax: 516-496-7107
e-mail: sylvan@villagenet.com
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A partnership of schools, businesses, child care providers, government, civic associations and religious organizations, which work together to provide information about the needs and availability of affordable quality child care. The partnership has produced a resource pamphlet listing child care providers in the area, defining various programs and providing guidelines to assist in making child care decisions. In collaboration with the Jericho Senior High School, a child care video has been developed illustrating quality issues in child care. An offspring of the Partnership is the "Grandparents as Caregivers" group. It is open to all and meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 2:00 at the Jericho Public Library.
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67 Oakdale-Bohemia Rd, Oakdale, NY 11769
Director: Rabbi Steven A. Moss 631-563-1660
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This referral service is available to give assistance, direction, and support to persons who are terminally ill and their families. Referrals will be made to the hospices in their geographical area. Follow-up calls and help will be offered. Volunteers for this program are also needed.
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Ken Rubin, contact person
516 921-6980
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| This club includes discussion and display of historical memorabilia of the U.S. and New York. |
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| A group of radio control flight enthusiasts specializing in thermal duration and slow electric flight aircraft. |
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Long Island Service Center, Herricks Community Center
999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Executive Director: Pearl Johnson
516-877-2620 (V)
516-877-2622 (TTY)
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Offers information and referral, social services, vocational counseling, sign language instruction for both hearing and deaf persons, interpreter services, religious services, youth groups, adult and senior activities. Monthly educational forums and communication skills program for deaf adults.
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Employment Services for all job seekers.
Hicksville Center
301 W. Old Country Road
Hicksville NY 11801
516-873-5670
Hrs: M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Massapequa Center
977 Hicksville Road
Massapequa, NY 11758
516- 797-4560
Hrs: M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Support and educate families going through the process of learning that a child is gay.
Help Line: 516-938-8913
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(516) 216-4410
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| Safe Boating New York promotes safe boating activities in the Syosset area and to that end we offer boating classes to adults and children 10 years of age or older. We are a proud member of the National Safe Boating Council and all classes are taught by USCG Licensed Captains and NYS Certified Instructors. Many of our classes are free and all classes meet the NYS requirements for PWC/Jetski and Youth Boating Certification. Register for classes on our website. |
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50 Clinton Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Director, LI Programs: Maria Rodriguez 516-481-1865
Fax: 516- 481-1652
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Established in 1936, as a non-profit community service agency servicing NYC, Nassau and Suffolk counties, SELFHELP offers quality homecare, housekeeping services, housing, a Nazi Victim Program and a referral service. SELFHELP also offers a free Home Health Aide Training Program.
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Al Garber, contact person
9 Perry Court
Syosset, NY 11791
516-677-0883
Also see International Brotherhood of Magicians.
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Nancy Leupold, Contact Person
Post Office Box 53
Locust Valley, NY 11560
800-377-0928
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| Provides information and support to oral and neck cancer survivors and their families. |
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Linda Violin, President
516 681-6040
Barry Goldstein, Membership
516-433-5527
www.syossetCC.org
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Meetings are at 7:30 pm at the Plainview/Old Bethpage Community, Haypath Road, Old Bethpage NY, .
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The mission of the Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. These skills in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
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150 Miller Place
Syosset, NY 11791
516-677-5784
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday 8:00am-4:00 pm
Closed Sunday & Holidays
www.oysterbaytown.com |
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After regular business hours, and on Sundays and holidays, residents experiencing animal problems are asked to contact their local police precinct. In emergency call 911. They will contact the animal shelter if they need assistance.
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The Environmental Control Division coordinates and oversees programs for conservation, marine and waterway management, animal control, recycling and solid waste management. This division also acts as a consultant to all Town departments on matters relating to the Town's environment and provides administrative services for the Town's Environmental Quality Review Commission. |
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The focus of the GAP is group interaction. These programs are offered at both north and south shore locations in the Town. During the summer, the GAP provides a special six-week day camp experience for children ages five to 21. This program is offered at Town community parks on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For further information, contact the Handicapped Services Division.
Between October and May, GAP offers an over 21 Tuesday evening program, a Wednesday evening drama program for those 16 and older, A Thursday afternoon bowling program for those 16 and older, and a Saturday morning swim program for everyone. There are 5 hour programs once a month for those 5-15 and 16 and older, A Saturday night respite is held twice a month for those age groups as well.
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UJA is a central source of information for the entire range of services available to the Jewish Community from both UJA-Federation and other agencies in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk. Trained phone volunteers, supervised by a professional, answer questions and refer callers to appropriate agencies and services. They operate weekdays from 9:00-5:00; other times, answering service takes messages to be answered the next working day. Volunteers speak Russian, Yiddish, and German.
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