Year: 2019

On Monday, December 16th at the Fox Hollow, Options for Community Living, Inc. was recognized by Long Island Business News as one of the Best Place’s to Work on Long Island in 2019.  Honorees were chosen based on the results of questions about benefits offered, including average salary, health care, paid time off and employee […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. has been named a Top Workplace by Newsday for the second year in a row. Awards were presented at a reception held at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Wednesday, October 23rd .  This recognition is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, […]

Continuing their commitment to building stronger communities, Leviton employees spent the day volunteering at a home owned and operated by Options for Community Living, Inc. (Options). Their efforts focused on beautifying the home, encouraging residents to enjoy the summer days outdoors. Leviton volunteers spent the day painting the interior of the home and giving the […]

On Friday, June 14, 2019, nine employees from Bethpage Federal Credit Union spent the day gardening and painting at a home owned and operated by Options for Community Living, Inc. “We are incredibly thankful to Bethpage Federal Credit Union for their support through volunteerism,” said Jessica Schwab, Options Development Assistant. “Everyone worked really hard and […]

Julian has been a supportive housing resident with Options for Community Living for the last two years. In supportive housing, Julian and his housemate pay an affordable rent and live independently. Regular visits from a case manager help Julian maintain his health, connect with resources and live with dignity in the community. One of Julian’s […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. (Options) has received a $21,000 grant award from Newsday Charities. The grant will fund housing services for formerly homeless Long Islanders through Options’ Access to Care (ATC) supportive housing program. Options operates 69 supportive housing sites across Long Island that provide safe, affordable housing for families and individuals in need. […]

For the second year in a row, employees from Options for Community Living, Inc. volunteered at The Book Fairies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering literacy and academic success in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as well as the five boroughs. The Book Fairies collects new and gently used reading materials for people in need throughout […]

On Sunday, April 7th, Options for Community Living, Inc. held its fourth annual comedy night fundraising event at Governor’s, The Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore. Proceeds from the event benefit Option’s programs serving some of Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens. Notable comedians entertained the crowd of more than 150 with plenty of laughter to go […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. a not-for-profit organization serving Long Islanders recovering from mental illness and other chronic health conditions today announced it has moved into new corporate offices at 25 Howard Place in Ronkonkoma.  The move accommodates agency growth, expanding from approximately 14,000 square feet at its former Smithtown location to more than 21,000 […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. (Options) is the proud recipient of a two-year grant award totaling $30,000 from the M∙A∙C AIDS Fund for its housing programs for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The M·A·C AIDS Fund’s mission is to serve people of all ages, races, and genders affected by HIV and AIDS. The fund […]