Outstanding members of the Citizens Options Unlimited team were honored at the Employee of the Quarter Luncheon on October 16 in the Brookville mansion. Standout employees highlighted, included Jennifer Ford-Rochester, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the Helen Kaplan Center … Continued
Citizens fundraising teams walk and raise money for disability services On the morning of Sunday, November 2, the Citizens Options Unlimited community joined over 1,100 walkers for the 44th annual AHRC Foundation Walk, raising over $93,000 in support of children … Continued
Jamie Allen, who resides at the Pickwick Drive residence in Syosset, practiced her Personal Outcome Measures (POMs) presentation throughout the fall and had the chance to share the agency’s Person-Centered Planning process with visiting specialists from CQL | The Council … Continued
The energy from the Recreation (Rec) Hall reverberated across Camp Loyaltown, as staff celebrated at Staff Appreciation Night on August 14. With the Rec Hall decorated in black, gray, and white balloons and streamers, and everyone in attendance, including over … Continued
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, people supported at Red Spring Lane were recognized by the Glen Cove nonprofit i Am My Sister, for their active participation in the Hope N’ Motion Walk for Youth Mental Health Awareness on May 17. They … Continued
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
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
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