Throughout the month of April, volunteers are recognized nationwide for their important and selfless contributions to society. Options for Community Living, Inc. (Options), a provider of housing and supportive services for vulnerable Long Island residents, is celebrating volunteers and their impact on the region. “Volunteers play a critical role in our programs,” said Jessica Schwab, […]

National Social Work Month recognizes the dedication and empathy social workers across the country deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on all healthcare professionals, including social workers.  This month, Options for Community Living, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides housing and care management for vulnerable Long Islanders, acknowledges the […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. received a $5,000 grant award from Sterling National Bank Charitable Foundation. This award supports Options housing programs for homeless individuals and families living in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Through housing and case management programs, Options helps more than 2,400 Long Islanders annually. The need for affordable housing and supportive services […]

Options for Community Living, Inc., a Long Island-based not-for-profit organization, has received a 2020 Cigna Well-Being Award. This recognition demonstrates a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program. Options’ was recognized in the NY/NJ market, receiving Cigna’s 2nd tier award level “Honorable Culture of Well-Being”. “As […]

On World AIDS Day, December 1st, we recognize the achievements and efforts made to combat HIV/AIDS around the globe. Thanks to advances in care and treatment, HIV-positive people are living increasingly longer lives. With 5,755 residents living with HIV/AIDS, Long Island has one of the highest numbers of AIDS cases of any suburban area and […]

“I can’t believe this is real,” exclaimed Jenna. “Someone has to pinch me.” After three years of being homeless, Jenna and her two boys, ages 7 and 4, moved into a brand-new two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale. “I was in a motel in Rockville Centre,” said Jenna. “The lack of stability really doesn’t help with the […]

Working in the field of human services offers many rewards and challenges. The arrival of the coronavirus pandemic added new and more complex challenges to working in this field. At a time when personal safety and health has been carefully guarded, dedicated residential workers prioritized the health and well-being of their clients over themselves and […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. (Options) has received a $19,000 grant award from Newsday Charities. The grant will support home maintenance and housing related services for formerly homeless individuals and families on Long Island. “This generous award couldn’t come at a better time,” said Yolanda Robano-Gross, Options Executive Director.  “We anticipate an even greater need […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to supporting individuals and families in need in our communities. As a human service organization, we are tasked to assist many of the most vulnerable and marginalized among Long Islanders. It is our mission. Our staff and clients represent the beautiful diversity that is Long Island. Our commitment […]

Ronkonkoma based nonprofit Options for Community Living, Inc. was awarded a $7,500 grant from Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Funding supports Options’ scattered-site supportive housing program for formerly homeless individuals and families with disabilities and those living with HIV/AIDS. “This award couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Yolanda Robano-Gross, Options Executive Director. “As all […]