Firing up the grill, the housemates and staff at the Ontario Avenue residence in Plainview welcomed loved ones and staff for their annual tradition – the summer barbeque known as the Family Gathering. Family members and friends of housemates Patrick … Continued
Camp Loyaltown’s 2025 camp season came to a close on September 7th, as the last campers waved goodbye and international counselors headed to airports – ending another amazing summer. From pool days to talent shows, sidewalk chalk, alpacas (and their … Continued
Cynthia Saint Jean is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) at the Rugby Road residence in Westbury. Cynthia previously worked as a DSP providing Day Habilitation services at the Helen Kaplan Center before … Continued
“Small Acts of Kindness Can Have a Big Impact” Meet Seanie Duncan, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) at the Port Washington Boulevard residence. Seanie began working as a DSP for Citizens Options … Continued
Meet Lavern Christie Bedward, a DSP at the Citizens Port Washington Boulevard residence in Manhasset. Lavern began working as a DSP at the agency in March 2022, after working as a home health aide. Over her three years here, … Continued
Meet Kenesha Cherry, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Citizens’ Fort Salonga Road residence in Northport. Kenesha has dedicated her career to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). She previously worked as a DSP for Brookville Center … Continued
Step inside Red Spring Lane on any given day, and you’ll likely find Carolle Jean Baptiste doing what she does best: brightening lives with compassion, dedication, and a warm, steady presence. For five years, Carolle has been more than just … Continued
Meet Martine Jerome, a Direct Support Professional at Red Spring Lane. Martine joined the team just over four years ago and has been an essential part of the house ever since. Known for the warmth she brings to Red … Continued
As regulars at the Rocky Point Ale House poured in for Karaoke Night on July 30, you could hear lively conversations among patrons about the songs they wanted to sing, while others wondered who the reserved seats were for at … Continued
The holidays came early this year as people supported by Citizens Options Unlimited’s Residential Program celebrated at the Holly Jolly July Party at The Sterling in Bethpage on July 10. Combining the joy of the holidays with summertime fun, the … Continued