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Month: December 2023

Nonprofit AHRC Nassau Named to Forbes “America’s Best-In-State Employers” List

Thursday, December 21, 2023

As a CQL with Distinction and Compass agency, AHRC Nassau has long been recognized for providing the highest-quality disability supports to Long Islanders with developmental disabilities. Now, AHRC has been named one of “America’s Best-In-State Employers” by Forbes and will soon begin work on a $750,000 grant from New York State to train other... Read More

Kristina McCormack and Jillian Cardonas at the One Stop Gift Shop

Kristina McCormack Joins the One Stop Team

Thursday, December 21, 2023

The One Stop Gift Shop recently welcomed Kristina McCormack to the team. Kristina attends day services in the Oceanside Program Without Walls (PWW) and dreams of working in retail one day. “I know I will learn many skills that will prepare me to work in... Read More

One Stop Gift Shop Volunteers pose with their donation check

Happening at the One Stop Gift Shop

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Volunteers Donate to Hicksville Emergency Services and Organizations AHRC Nassau’s One Stop Gift Shop recently donated $250 to the Long Island Crisis Center, a nonprofit providing 24/7 confidential and non-judgmental programs and services. This is the third donation the shop has made so far this... Read More

The Pre-Voc Workforce Council together

Pre-Voc Workforce Council Collects Coats for Local Organizations

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

For the past few months, members of the Pre-Vocational Workforce Council have been running a coat drive to benefit neighbors in need. The coat drive is ongoing and accomplished in partnership with local nonprofit The Inn. The Inn tackles hunger, homelessness and extreme poverty across... Read More

Volunteers pose with donations made to combat food insecurity on Long Island

Celebrating a Year of Service Tackling Food Insecurity

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

This year, AHRC Nassau was proud to once again be a grantee of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service grant, from The Arc of the United States, in partnership with AmeriCorps. For AHRC, the focus remains on addressing food insecurity among neighbors in... Read More