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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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This self-help organization offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents and siblings.

 

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.

 

516-292-7990
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/nassau/

These two offices are about four miles from each other.

 

The UJA-Federation Family Service Agency has 21 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Provides family and mental health services. Mental Health Clinics work with adolescents, adults and families to address emotional problems, conflicts and stress. Full range of assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and medication therapy 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

A partnership of schools, businesses, child care providers, government, civic associations and religious organizations which works 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.

 

JEWISH HOSPICE REFERRAL SERVICE
P.O. Box 158, Oakdale, NY 11769

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.

 

This club includes discussion and display of historical memorabilia of the U.S. and New York.

 

A group of radio control flight enthusiasts specializing in thermal duration and slow electric flight aircraft.

 

Offers information and referral, social services, vocational counseling, sign language instruction for both hearing and deaf persons, interpreter services, religious services, youth groups, and adult and senior activities. Monthly educational forums and communication skills program for deaf adults.

 

Support and educate families going through the process of learning that a child is gay.

 

Safe Boating New York

Established in 1936 as a non-profit community service agency servicing NYC, Nassau and Suffolk counties. SELFHELP offers quality homecare, housekeeping services, housing, Nazi Victim Program and a referral service. Selfhelp also offers a free Home Health Aide Training Program.

 

Also see International Brotherhood of Magicians.

 

Provides information and support to cancer survivors.

 

Syosset, NY 11791

 

MEETINGS are at 8:00pm three Thursdays a month, September thru May, in the Conference Room of the Olympus Corporation in Melville, New York.

 

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.

 

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.

 

The Environmental Control Division coordinates and oversees programs for conservation, marine and waterway management, animal control, recycling and solid waste management. It oversees the operation of the Town's Animal Shelter, the Recycling Bureau (S.O.R.T. recycling program) the Bureau of Conservation and Waterways, the S.T.O.P. hazardous household waste disposal program and the Solid Waste Disposal Complex. 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.

 

The focus of the GAP is group interaction. Between September and June, the GAP offers after-school and Saturday programs for youngsters ages five to 21. Evening programs are available for those 16 and older, and there is a special evening program for those 21 and older. 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 10:00am to 3:00pm. For further information, contact the Handicapped Services Division.