Farm to Table at Helen Kaplan Center
Rosa Green Brings Fresh Flavor to the Table With a last name like Green, it’s no surprise that Rosa Green has a green thumb. A lifelong gardener and cook at Helen Kaplan Center, Rosa has…
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Wearing Many Hats: Personal Outcome Measures Rally Highlights the Many Ways We Show Up in the World
As part of Compass Validation Week, 70 self-advocates gathered at the Brookville Mansion ballroom for a Personal Outcome Measures (POMs)…
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The Shoreham Sluggers Take the Field
At the annual Shoreham Sluggers’ baseball game, the main goal is to have fun. If everyone has fun, the Shoreham…
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Spreading Joy and Style One Bracelet at a Time
Ruth Henderson Creates Bracelets to Sell and Gift In the House C residence at Helen Kaplan Center Intermediate Care Facility…
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A Day of Giving at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Hicksville
This year, the Hicksville Jersey Mike’s became the scene of a reunion among friends and staff during their Day of…
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Celebrating St. Patty’s Day at the Shoreham Intermediate Care Facility
For Patty McCarthy, a Shoreham Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) resident, St. Patrick’s Day was more than just a holiday celebrating…
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Director of Helen Kaplan Center Marta Garavito Celebrates 35 Years
At Citizens Options Unlimited, it’s not uncommon to meet staff members who have spent 10, 20, 30 or even 40…
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Time To Get Ready for Camp Loyaltown!
Join the 2025 Camp Informational Sessions Before we know it, Camp Loyaltown campers and families will gather for farewell hugs…
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Watching the Trains Go By
Housemates Bobby and Spencer enjoy visits to the local train station Often, you will see Robert “Bobby” Karp, who resides…
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Living with Joy: Friendship, Support, and Everyday Moments at Shoreham Intermediate Care Facility
Prioritizing happiness, friendship, and kindness At the Shoreham Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), four buildings form a supportive community where 79…
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Citizens Options Unlimited Volunteers Carry on Dr. King’s Legacy, Partner with Glen Cove Community
Fresh snow on the ground and low temperatures did not stop Citizens Options Unlimited volunteers, staff, and members of the…
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Virtual Connections Hosts Holiday Concert
On a chilly winter night, a Zoom meeting brought music and cheer to houses across Long Island and beyond as…
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Another Year Begins for Citizens Options Unlimited
Members of community share their 2024 victories, hopes for 2025 The beginning of the year is often a time for…
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