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The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island is a network of nonprofit agencies, individuals and corporations that come together to discuss regional challenges and implement innovative solutions. Join us in creating a future for Long Island in which everyone has an equal opportunity to prosper and thrive.
As a participant in our network, you can count on:
- 📬 The latest information on health and human services
- 📋 Opportunities to contribute to national, state and local advocacy efforts
- 📢 Forums to share and coordinate efforts with other organizations in your field
- 🎤 Access to events featuring dynamic speakers
- 🌐 Access to training and capacity building to strengthen nonprofit infrastructure
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Health and Welfare Council's Services for our Communities | |
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Healthcare
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. Open Enrollment Period will remain open for all Marketplace programs for the duration of the federal public health emergency. Enroll with one of our navigators today by calling 516-505-4426.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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 contact a Client Service Coordinator at 516-559-4453 or email at Communityresponse@hwcli.com
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Help Keep Long Island Covered!
Enrollees in a Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, or Qualified Health insurance plan, must be aware that automatic enrollment for recipients ended on June 1st. Clients are at risk of losing health insurance if they do not take the proper steps to renew their coverage. Don’t risk a gap in coverage by ensuring any contact information is up to date. HWCLI’s Healthcare Access team is ready to help! To make an appointment or learn more, please call 516-505-4426.
For More Information Call 516-505-4426 | #keepLIcovered
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New Information for Partners:
This Provider Fact Sheet includes important information for providers to help inform patients who could be at risk of losing their health insurance and what steps they may need to take during the Public Health Emergency unwind.
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Parker at Your Door: Mobile Vaccination Program
Parker has joined thousands of individuals and groups in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. We have teamed up with Parker at Your Door to bring the vaccine to people who are homebound, uninsured, and other high-risk people who need help getting access to the vaccine.
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They offer vaccines by appointment with their mobile vaccination program. To make an appointment, click the link below, scan the QR code, or call (718) 289-2606. Participants will receive a $20 gift card to Amazon! | |
Interested in Hosting a Mobile Vaccination Program?
Parker at Your Door, in collaboration with multiple vaccine partners is providing COVID-19 vaccines at senior residential developments, senior centers, churches, community organizations, workplaces, and other locations throughout the region. If you are interested in hosting a vaccine event in your community, please call (718) 289-2606 or email payd@parkerinstitute.org.
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Free COVID-19 Test Kits
As of November 20, 2023, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.
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Each order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates)
- If an order has not been placed for your address since the program reopened on September 25, 2023, you can place #2 orders now, orders will ship free
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Dental Financial Assistance for Veterans | |
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in partnership with NYU Dentistry’s Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE) is helping Veterans with blood cancer gain access to dental care. Any Veteran, regardless of dental benefit class, who requires dental procedures to begin lifesaving therapy for a blood cancer, or as a consequence of therapy for a blood cancer, will be eligible for financial assistance to cover the costs of dental services.
Care will be provided at the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. Although treatment takes place in New York City, the program is available to all Veterans as long at they reside in the U.S., or a U.S. territory, and can travel to New York City. All expenses for the required dental care will be covered, as long as funding is available. Veterans can receive services more than once. Covered expenses include, but are not limited to, extractions, root canals, jaw surgery, dentures, cavity fillings, and gum disease.
To apply, call an LLS Information Specialist at (800) 955-4572 and a knowledgeable Specialist will assist you in determining your eligibility and help you apply.
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NYSDHSES Damage Self-Reporting Tool: Homes & Businesses | | |
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In collaboration with affected counties, New York State has developed this online form allowing residents to self-report damages to their homes and/or businesses. The purpose of this form is solely to collect information that may help State and local officials identify supplemental damages to develop and augment potential requests for available federal assistance programs. Please note, this form is NOT an application for relief programs.
Please note:
- Do not use this form to report immediate, life-threatening needs. Call 911.
- Reporting damage is a voluntary activity and is not a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency, nor does it guarantee disaster relief assistance.
- Please submit one survey per affected housing unit or business.
- This form is for damages that occurred in New York State only.
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For any questions please contact Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management at 631-852-4900. | |
Nassau County HOME Down Payment Assistance Program | |
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The Nassau County HOME Down Payment Assistance Program will provide eligible first time homebuyers with up to $50,000 towards down payment/closing costs towards the purchase of an eligible new or existing single-family home, provided that the applicant is income eligible and meets all program requirements. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until funding has been exhausted.
Applications are now open and will be accepted through March 6th, 2024, although it is suggested that you apply earlier to meet the requirements. For all details and to apply please visit: www.lihp.org/downpayment.html and click the “Nassau County” tab. Please email NCDPAP@lihp.org or call 631-435-4710 for any questions.
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Free Suffolk County Community College Training Course | |
The Suffolk County Community College is holding a free two-day training course on how to become a Licensed Home Improvement Contractor Operating Your Own Business. This is a great opportunity to help inform Home Improvement Contractor's how to comply among many other informative topics. The course is held in English on December 9th, 9AM-2PM and in Spanish on January 20th and 27th 9AM-2PM. | |
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Dates:
January 20th, and 27th (9AM-2PM)
Location:
Crooked Hill Road
Brentwood, NY 11717
Contact:
SCCC Entrepreneurial Assistance Center
631-851-6214
eapcenter@sunysuffolk.edu
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Catholic Health Community Outreach Bus | | |
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Catholic Health's Community Outreach Bus is offering free health screenings with a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for cholesterol, and diabetes screenings for clients above 18 years old. The bus will be offered on the following dates from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. For more information call 516-629-2013. | |
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Monday January 22nd
Smithtown Library
148 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, NY
Tuesday January 23rd
Riverhead Library
330 Court St., Riverhead, NY
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Wednesday January 24th
Riverhead Ambulatory Care
800 Old Country Rd., Riverhead, NY
Thursday January 25th
St Isidore Church
622 Pulaski Street, Riverhead, NY
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ECLI Human Trafficking Prevention Month Events | |
Human Trafficking Prevention Month is a crucial opportunity for us to create awareness about this global issue and shine a spotlight on the prevalence of human trafficking in our Long Island communities. Together we can make a difference! A number of events, workshops and awareness campaigns will take place throughout the month. Highlights include: | |
Human Trafficking Awareness Walk | |
Dates:
January 21, 2024 (Rain/Snow date: January 28th)
Time:
12:00PM
Location:
625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon NY 11704
How to Register: Click here
Contact:
Contact Danielle DiMaura with any questions at dimaurd@sunysuffolk.edu
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EAC Safe Harbour: Shining The Light on Human Trafficking Conference 2024 | |
Dates:
January 26th, 2024
Time:
Doors Open: 8:30AM
Conference: 9AM-1PM
Location:
560 Wheeler Rd, Hauppauge NY 11788
How to Register: Click here (RSVP by: January 22, 2024)
Contact:
Contact organizers at (631)-439-0480 or email: Jahaira.Campozano@eac-network.org
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EAC Safe Harbour: Shining The Light on Human Trafficking Conference 2024 | |
Suffolk County Department of Labor Resources and Event | |
Family and Children's Association FREE Senior Mental Health Awareness Trainings | |
Bethpage Federal Credit Union's Financial Webinar Series: Filing Season Readiness | |
Tax filing season is right around the corner, and for most taxpayers the process of getting ready can be confusing, frustrating and expensive. Join BFCU on Thursday January 25th, at 6PM, for a workshop where they will share numerous, straightforward and valuable tips for organizing your documents, and records for this years tax filing season. Including where to find free help with tax preparation, working with your tax preparer, filing extensions and how to receive assistance from your local Taxpayer Advocate Office.
Presenters: Christopher Morell, IRS Taxpayer Advocate Office & Christopher Meislahn, New York State Taxpayer Rights Advocate Office
Facilitators: Ever Martinez & Jessica Lucas
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Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic’s State of the Affiliate Address
| Join Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic for an overview of current health care services, education programs, advocacy and legislative priorities, and plans to expand and improve access to sexual and reproductive health care in Suffolk County. This is a closed event for a select group, including elected officials and community partners. | |
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What: PPHP’s State of the Affiliate
Date: Friday, February 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Breakfast & Networking
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – State of the Affiliate address
Where:
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic – Smithtown Health Center
(70 Maple Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787)
How To RSVP:
RSVP here
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The Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, Office of Community Affairs | The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office is offering several education program presentations that can be scheduled by any organization or partner. Please contact them at 631-853-4732 to schedule a presentation now. | |
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The S.C.D.A. is also hosting an information session, Protecting Places of Worship, for faith-based leaders and community members on preventing and responding to hate crimes against places of worship.
Dates:
Tuesday, February 20th, 2024
Time:
12:00PM
Location:
330 Court St. Riverhead, NY 11901
RSVP:
RSVP by February 12th, 2024 by calling 631-626-1007 or emailing SCDAcommunityaffairs@suffolkcountyny.gov
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Blood Cancer Conference | |
The Metro New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - Hudson Valley Regions of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are presenting a free in-person education event to blood cancer patients, survivors, family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Experts in the areas of blood cancer research, treatment, and survivorship will present information on each topic. Our goal is to educate conference participants about treatment options, emerging therapies, management of survivorship issues and LLS resources. | |
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SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
For questions, please contact:
The Patient & Community Outreach Team
TriState.BCC@LLS.org or 914-496-3902
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Date: Saturday March 9, 2024
Time: 9:00AM – 2:30PM (ET)
Location: New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036)
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Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. For more information, click here.
This program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:
- Up to $30/month discount for broadband service
- Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.
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People experiencing a mental health crisis have a new way to reach out for help in the U.S., they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8. This system includes someone to call, someone to come and somewhere to go when experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. 988 is more than a number, it is an immediate connection to highly trained, local crisis counselors to provide emotional support and assistance for behavioral health crisis and suicide prevention and provides connections to services in the community for support and recovery. | | |
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Nonprofit Professional Services | |
Molloy University FREE Nonprofit Consulting Teams | |
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Molloy University’s School of Business is offering area nonprofits an opportunity to work with a team of faculty, alumni, and students over the course of a semester to assist in addressing an organizational issue. The Molloy team will act as consultants to explore your pressing needs and develop turnkey solutions. Similar to the Capstone projects our MBA and business students take part in, this will be a hands-on collaboration that will require input and feedback from you or your staff.
Members of organizations operating as 501(c)(3) public charities who need assistance with specific challenges are invited to complete this application (please submit only one application per organization). Past projects have focused on branding, marketing, fundraising, data collection, website development, and more. If you are interested in participating, you can find more information and fill out an application at: https://forms.office.com/r/xSkWJ4x3gS
This project is funded by a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, and will be offered at no cost to the participating nonprofit organizations. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, for immediate consideration, please complete the application below no later than Monday, January 22.
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Hispanic Federation Workshops | |
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Clarifying Expectations: Managing and Developing Staff Performance
Thursday, January 25th
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Presenter: Kevin Ramirez, Edgility Consulting
In this workshop, learn how to clarify performance expectations with staff in order to achieve greater results. Trainers will guide organizations to coach managers on their role in the performance management system for consistency, and will recommend policies that ensure the system works for all staff, no matter their backgrounds.
Click here to register.
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Making Your Website Work for You: How to Work With Web Designers & Developers
Thursday, February 15th
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Presenter: Anna Boudinot, CEO, Mustard & Moxie
Uncertain what questions you should be asking a web designer or firm you hire to work on your website? This workshop will arm you with knowledge and best practices to create or optimize your organization’s website. You’ll also learn easy-to-follow tips on how to improve your existing website with minimal investment. The goal is to foster confidence so you know what your website needs and how to vet someone to take it to the next level. You will have the option to submit your org’s website in advance for a live website audit during the workshop.
Click here to register.
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Financial Management for Nonprofit Program Staff
Presenter: Odell Mays, Mays2Consulting LLC
Join Hispanic Federation and seasoned professor and nonprofit executive Odell Mays in this 3-part series geared towards nonprofit leaders and program staff who want to gain critical knowledge about finance terms, processes and considerations, to improve their own management and decision-making, as well as their collaboration with finance colleagues.
Tues, Feb 27th: The Language of Finance: From Accounting to Storytelling
A basic primer to the language of finance – we will look at definitions and the fundamental concepts of accounting, and identify the differences between the technical language of accounting and the storytelling of finance.
Thur, Feb 29th: Cash Management and Accounting: Is There a Difference?
We will explore the difference between cash management and accounting. We will also discuss why this difference is important to program staff communicating with finance/accounting staff.
Tues, March 5th: Budgeting Principles: Strategy and Monitoring
This module will explore the basics of organization-wide budgeting (including Development) and leveraging the budget as a source of information and guidance to improve planning and decision-making.
It is STRONGLY recommended that you attend all three sessions, as the content will build upon prior sessions.
Click here to register.
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How To Leverage Your Strategic Plan As A Powerful Fundraising Tool
Thursday, January 25 (2PM ET)
Your strategic plan is a powerful fundraising tool. This workshop walks through how to leverage your plan to attract and activate the right donors, funders, and partners.
Register Now
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Strategic Planning The Beginning: Creating a Process that Produces Results
Thursday, February 1 (2PM ET)
Businesses can DOUBLE their chances of success simply by creating a current and relevant strategic plan to guide growth. Over 70% of nonprofits with written plans admit that the document is on a shelf collecting dust. Don't let yours be one of them!
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Microsoft Virtual Conference: AI, Your Copilot | |
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Date:
January 31st, 2024
Time: 10:30AM-4:30PM
Location:
Virtual
How to Register: Register Here
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Designed for nonprofits, this 1-day virtual conference with ProServe IT will tell you what you need to know to harness the power of artificial intelligence. Learn how AI and Microsoft Copilot can boost your productivity and drive results for your mission. Join any of the 30-minute sessions throughout the day, depending on your interest, and learn what you can do to get ready for this innovative technology in a new era of work. | |
Microsoft Nonprofit Grants | | |
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Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible technology to help nonprofits of all sizes achieve their mission. Microsoft offers grants and discounts for their products and services to eligible nonprofits. To learn more about Microsoft’s most popular nonprofit offers, download the Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal.
To get started with Microsoft nonprofit grants and discounts, register and confirm your organization’s eligibility. Already registered as a nonprofit? Login to your Microsoft Nonprofit page and access Admin Center. Watch our guided demo to help you get your free
Microsoft 365 licenses.
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New York Institute of Technology (NYIT): Consultants for Public Good | |
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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.
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Medicaid Health-Related Social Needs Implementation Learning Series | |
CHCS is launching a 12-month peer learning series, made possible by the Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit Fund at The East Bay Community Foundation, to help state Medicaid agencies advance efforts to address HRSN. Up to nine state teams will be selected to strengthen or expand their policies and programs to meet social needs and promote health equity. Applications are due January 23rd. | |
Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Adelphi University | |
The Anti-Oppressive Leadership Fellows Program | |
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Adelphi University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership invites applications for an impactful and transformational fellowship designed to support nonprofit executive leaders. This groundbreaking program is built for leaders of nonprofit organizations to receive the education, coaching, and a supportive community needed to enact their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Small groups of CEOs, Presidents, board members, DEI Directors, HR Directors, and other high-level leaders from organizations are offered an opportunity to apply to join a cohort of Fellows to proceed through 12 monthly retreats starting in February 2024.
By showing your staff, clients, partners, and funders that your nonprofit is at the forefront of dismantling oppression, the results will inspire everyone involved. This work requires ongoing personal and organizational reflection in order to implement anti-oppressive principles.
Even if you're not in a senior leadership position and feel your organization could benefit from this program, you are encouraged to discuss this opportunity with your organization's leadership.
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- Are you a senior leader at a nonprofit?
- Do you care deeply about equity and social justice?
- Would you like to join a learning community focused on transforming your organizational culture, practices, and policies?
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**The application deadline is January 26, 2024. The cohort is limited in size and you (and 2-3 of your colleagues) are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. | |
There will be information sessions to discuss any questions you may have about the Anti-Oppressive Leadership Fellows Program. Please send a note to request the information session Zoom link using the email address below. If you are unable to attend the information sessions, please contact us and we can set up a meeting to address any questions. | |
The Excellence in Nonprofit Management Certificate Program | |
Nonprofit organizations are the lifeblood of our communities and their services are needed more than ever. Managers are keeping their organizations on track by supporting staff, shifting priorities, confronting emergencies, finding resources, and coping with the difficulties of health hazards, economic hardships, and major workforce challenges. This Program prepares mid-level managers, program directors, supervisors, and practitioners for management and leadership success. Through convenient bimonthly 3-hour virtual meetings spanning a seven-month period, this certificate program is designed to build competencies and guide performance strategies, with an emphasis on mastering skills for effective management. | | |
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Virtual workshops in this program will address:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Financial Management
- Governance and Board Development
- Grant Writing and Fundraising
- Human Resources/Talent Management
- Marketing and Communications
- Program Management and Evaluation
- Strategic Planning and Change Management
Whether you are new to leadership or preparing for the next stage in your career, this is the moment to connect with peers and mentors, gain competencies, and acquire the tools needed to help your organizations survive and thrive, and earn your next Adelphi certificate!
For more information, please contact Diane Wunderlich @ dwunderlich@adelphi.edu
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Join the HWCLI 2023 Network to support our ongoing commitment to a better Long Island! Email connect@hwcli.com with any questions. | |
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Established in 1947, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents by responding to their needs through the promotion and development of public policies and direct services. To learn more, visit www.hwcli.org or call 516-483-1110. | | | | |
