HWCLI Resource Digest | February 2026

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HWCLI Healthcare Access Program

The HWCLI Healthcare Access Team helps our clients find a health insurance plan that best fits their medical and financial needs. We have an outstanding health care team of certified navigators that help individuals and families enroll for free or low-cost health insurance plans through the NY State of Health Marketplace. Get affordable health coverage today- click here to complete a referral form. For more information please contact us by calling 516-505-4426 or emailing healthcare@hwcli.com

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All flyers are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

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HWCLI Nutritional Security Program

HWCLI connects Long Islanders with SNAP benefits by assisting with applications and enrollment and providing necessary education and outreach through community events at the grassroots level. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to eligible individuals and families.

For more information on SNAP/food assistance programs or to receive assistance with SNAP applications, please click here to complete a prescreen. For more information, please contact us at 516-559-4453 or email snapteam@hwcli.com

All flyers are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

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HWCLI Maternal Health Program

Need support during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum? We got you covered. The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island can connect you with a doula- whether you have Medicaid or are paying privately. Scan the QR code or click here to complete a referral form. For more information please contact us by calling 516-483-1110 or emailing maternalhealth@hwcli.com

All flyers are available in English, and Spanish.

Learn More About Upcoming Events

Network Community Events

Northwell Health Gun Violence Prevention Forum

Thursday March 5th | Virtual

Northwell Health's Gun Violence Prevention Forum convenes a curated group of business leaders, healthcare executives, clinicians, researchers, community advocates, first responders, and policymakers to form alliances, drive strategy, and elevate the conversation around gun violence as a public health emergency. By examining effective cross-sector approaches at the local level, this year’s program will accelerate solutions to gun violence that can be scaled across communities nationwide.

If you have any questions about registration, please contact Jess at jess@preventgunviolence.com

National Week of Prayer for the Healing of Aids Dinner

Thursday March 5th | 5:45PM

Location: The Helen Butler Hall at Dominican Village (565 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701)

The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS Dinner, hosted annually by the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc., serves as a beacon of hope, offering support, faith-based inspiration, and vital resources to individuals and communities affected by HIV/AIDS.

Hispanic Federation Meeting with NYS Commissioner of NYSDCJS

Friday March 6th | 2:00PM-3:00PM

Location: Virtual webinar

Hispanic Federation is hosting a virtual New York State network meeting with Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Rossana Rosado. This meeting will bring together nonprofit leaders from across New York State for an engaging conversation with Commissioner Rosado. Commissioner Rosado will share key updates on New York State’s budget priorities, discuss pressing issues affecting our communities, and engage directly with leaders from our nonprofit network during a Q&A session.

Please register HERE, where you will have an opportunity to submit your questions for Commissioner Rosado. See below for event details.

*This invitation is for Hispanic Federation members and partners with presence in New York State only. The Zoom registration link is non-transferable. If you would like your colleagues or staff to participate in the meeting, please send them this invitation so they can register individually.

Implementing HR 1 and Preserving Health Coverage in NYS

Wednesday March 11th | 11:15AM- 2:45PM | Virtual via Zoom

Three years ago, UHF convened the healthcare community to address a critical challenge: the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The "Surviving the Unwinding" series was designed to support New York in recertifying eligibility for over 9 million enrollees across Medicaid, the Essential Plan, and Child Health Plus. They would like to invite you to the first in a series of roundtables dedicated to addressing the implementation challenges presented by H.R. 1, the federal reconciliation bill enacted last July.

The Unwinding series served as a model for continuous quality improvement, fostering dialogue among consumer advocates, funders, health plans, and provider representatives alongside government officials. Together, we brainstormed promising strategies and pinpointed problem areas, all with the shared objective of ensuring New Yorkers maintained their health coverage.

With up to 1.5 million New Yorkers impacted by federal changes and potential coverage loss due to H.R. 1's new eligibility and community engagement mandates, we are eager to foster productive and impactful discussions.

Please register and add the virtual event details to your calendar after registration. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Chad Shearer at cshearer@uhfnyc.org.

Touro Law Disability Rights and Inclusion Conference

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Friday, March 13, 2026 | 9:00AM - 2:30PM

Location: In-Person & Virtual

Touro Law Center • 225 Eastview Drive • Central Islip, NY 11722

(13.5) NYS CLE credits available to all participating attorneys

This conference will bring together thought leaders from across the United States and around the world to assess the current state of disability rights and inclusion, explore innovative programs and approaches, consider lessons learned, evaluate the current legal landscape, and develop strategies and recommendations for promoting disability rights and inclusion across a variety of settings.

The conference speakers include researchers and scholars representing a wide range of disciplines, lawyers and advocates, communal and organizational leaders, employers, service providers, and educators. Many of the speakers will share their perspectives as family, friends, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities.

The conference is organized in partnership with Touro Law Center's Jewish Law Institute.

MSKCC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program

April 13th-16th | 8:30AM-6PM | Virtual

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is hosting a virtual four-dayTobacco Treatment Specialist Training Workshop, scheduled April 13-16, 2026.

The MSKCC 4-day, virtual Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program will train multi-disciplinary clinicians who work in different healthcare and community settings, including primary care, behavioral health, addictions and rehabilitation settings, public housing, oncology settings, specialty medical care such as (e.g., pulmonary medicine, cardiology, oncology), and worksite wellness settings. Tobacco Treatment Specialists (TTSs) are professional clinicians who work in healthcare and community settings and have the skills, knowledge, and training to provide effective, evidence-based interventions for tobacco dependence. The course overview can be found online here; additional information is attached.

A limited number of scholarships are available for this workshop. If there are HWCLI members who might be interested in a scholarship, they are welcome to contact Lucy Miller at millerl6@mskcc.org.

Course Overview

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Programs and Events

The CCE-Suffolk Community Education offers in-person programming and in a digital format, to educate and support community residents. Personal health, just as the health of our waters and land, is a concern of CCE-Suffolk. CCE staff provides educational resources to meet the concerns of Long Islanders in family wellness, nutrition, and diabetes. Included in this digest is CCE's "Strengthening Our Families" workshops for Emotional Well-being and Conscious Parenting, offered in English and Spanish, as well as their upcoming Community Education Wellness Events.

Network Programs and Resources

Town of Babylon Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

If you live in the Town of Babylon and are facing housing challenges, Housing Help HUD-certified counselors will be available to assist residents in Haitian Creole, Spanish and English.

Wyandanch Resource Center

1609 Straight Path

Wyandanch, NY 1198

Dates: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

March: 6, 20

April: 3, 17

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Section 8/ Housing Choice Voucher Assistance

Are you at risk of losing your housing choice voucher? Help is available! Housing Help Inc. is a HUD-Certified housing counseling agency providing FREE confidential assistance. Their housing counselors can help you understand your rights and responsibilities and connect you to trusted FREE legal help.

Call 631-496-3256 for assistance today.

MHAW Active Parenting Program

Association for Mental Health and Wellness has launched their new Parenting Groups starting March 3rd. The Active Parenting Program is an opportunity for parents of youth ages 5-12 years old to engage in an evidence based, comprehensive parenting program and receive mutual support from other parents. These groups are offered at no-charge to parents residing in Suffolk County.

They will be offering two options virtually for parents to select the time that works best for them. They will be offering a daytime session and an evening session (parents will be asked to select one session to remain with for the duration).This group will take place virtually and is available to parents residing in Suffolk County.

For more information, contact Jasmine Lucas, Coordinator of Mental Health Education and Training at jlucas@mhaw.org | 631-471-7242 x1315

Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Program

Victory Recovery Partners recently launched their Victory’s Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Program. This program is now open and accepting referrals at their Massapequa Park location for ages 11-17! They accept all insurances.

The adolescent program provides comprehensive, developmentally appropriate care and includes:

Pediatric-trained Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) providers (for all use disorders, including nicotine)
Pediatric psychiatry
Behavioral health counseling services
Required family involvement

In person, telehealth and hybrid options are available. Same day and next day appointments are available. To make a referral, call 631-696-4357.

At this time, the Adolescent Program is launching exclusively at their Massapequa Park site. Their goal is to expand this program to all Victory locations by the end of 2026.

NYSDPS Winter Preparedness

New York Department of Public Service wants you and your loved ones to stay prepared this winter! Whether you own your own home or rent an apartment, there are steps you can take to manage your energy bills and control your energy use. Click here for information on extreme weather protections, special cold weather rules, managing heating costs, conserving energy, winter safety resources and more. You can find winter preparedness materials at the bottom of the Consumer Publications Page.

Take the Chill Out of Your Winter Energy Bill Flyer

Household Electricity and Energy Saving Tips

Take the Chill Out of Your Winter Energy Bill Flyer (Spanish)

Household Electricity and Energy Saving Tips (Spanish)

National Grid Financial Assistance Programs

National Grid's Consumer Advocates are available to help identify assistance solutions to help if you are experiencing financial hardship or extenuating circumstance such as sudden illness, loss of job, death of immediate family member, victim of a crime, etc. They also help Special Needs customers such as blind, elderly, disabled or households with residents with severe/chronic medical conditions that may be having difficulties navigating and receiving assistance. Advocates work closely with Department of Social Services counties and are aware of available community programs. Use this Customer Resource Check List to have helpful information at your fingertips.

Customer Resource Check List

PSEG Long Island Payment Assistance Programs

Energy bills can be a significant household expense and it’s understandable that it can sometimes be a struggle to keep up. Unemployment, disability, a medical emergency or other unexpected event can impact your ability to pay. Energy assistance programs from PSEG Long Island and other sources are available and can help get you the aid you need.

Household Assistance Program – Monthly bill discounts of $45 of more for eligible customers. Apply online: www.psegliny.com/assistance.

Financial Hardship Agreement- Payment plans as low as $10 a month for past due balances. Visit our website for more details: www.psegliny.com/assistance.

Consumer Advocacy Hotline: Direct support for all financial assistance programs. Call Monday- Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm- 631-755-3407 or email us at consumeradvocacyli@psegliny.com.

Nonprofit Professional Resources

The Nonprofits Guide to Google Grant in 2026 Wednesday March 11th | 12PM-1PM | Virtual

Google Ad Grants are one of the most powerful and often misunderstood tools available to nonprofits. When used well, they can drive awareness, engagement, and real mission impact. When used poorly, they become a compliance headache with little return.

Ben Abbas, Senior Digital Strategist & Team Lead at Cause Inspired, will break down how the Google Grant works in 2026, what’s changed over the past year, and how nonprofits can realistically use the Grant to support their goals.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Understand how Google Ad Grants function in 2026 and what nonprofits need to know now
Apply proven strategies to improve performance and increase impact
Identify the most common mistakes that quietly limit Grant success
Structure campaigns that go beyond compliance and drive real results
Turn the Google Grant into a consistent, long-term growth channel

Whether your nonprofit is brand new to the Google Grant or struggling to make an existing account perform, this webinar will provide clear, practical guidance you can apply immediately. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what works, what doesn’t, and how to get more value from one of the most underutilized resources available to nonprofits today.

Learn More About TANGO

TANGO Smart Spending & Fiduciary Risk: Essential Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders

Thursday March 26th | 12:30PM-5PM| In-Person

Location: Executive Apartment at the Belmont Village (2601 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003)

Join HWCLI and our partners on March 26th, for an insightful and engaging event designed to provide you with the latest best practices, innovative solutions, and

compliance strategies for nonprofit leaders.

This event will feature a series of expert-led

sessions covering a wide range of topics

crucial for fiduciaries, board members, and

benefits professionals.

After the happy hour, join us for the NY Islanders game! Tickets Included for first 40 attendees. Limited extra guest tickets based on availability.

RSVP By March 15th. Click this link to register!

Nassau County Community College Annual Day of Service

Tuesday April 14th | 10AM-1PM| Nassau Community College

Community partners are invited to participate in Nassau Community College's Annual Day of Service! The Applied Learning Committee is holding a Volunteer Fair to bring agencies with volunteer/internship opportunities together with our students and faculty who are looking for such opportunities. This face-to-face event will be held in our CCB multipurpose room from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. They will have tables set up for agencies around the perimeter of the room, and invite students in to speak to you. Please RSVP to Laura Smith by emailing Laura.E.Smith@ncc.edu by Monday, April 6, with the name and contact info of attendees.

NYIT Consultants for Public Good Program

Are you a Non-Profit interested in increasing your volunteer capacity? Learn more about New York Tech's premier volunteer program, Consultants for the Public Good. This is a skilled-based volunteering program that encourages students, faculty, and staff to apply their expertise in a volunteering capacity. For example, UX/UI students can work on updating a Non-Profit organization’s website, outlining the plans for an app, or even interior design/architecture students can consult on a space. Overall NYIT can source students for a specific project that an organization has in mind- whether long or short-term projects and even simply helping at events. Projects can vary in length if the deliverables are clear.

Project Proposal Form

Molloy University's Institute for Social Impact & Innovation

Molloy University is expanding the services we offer to regional nonprofit organizations. The newly launched Institute for Social Impact & Innovation provides targeted support and resources from Molloy School of Business faculty and community business leaders.

This new initiative allows you to easily bring a specific question about a unique challenge you’re facing and receive expert feedback. Click here to find out how to connect with their advisory team during our open office hours. They are also seeking skilled professionals who would be willing to share their knowledge with mission-driven nonprofit organizations in need of support in your area of expertise.