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September 2024 at CP Nassau
SEPTEMBER 2024 at CP Nassau Staff Training Days The annual staff training took place in early September with all departments participating in the required courses and training needed each year. A nice breakfast was served in the morning and then a fun luncheon was...
Picture Perfect Smiles in the GSBDH Program
October started off with photo day in the Group Site-Based Day Hab (GSBDH) program. Staff worked very hard making sure all the participants looked their best for the photo shoot. There was hair styling going on, along with touches of makeup, some fashion styling and...
Legislative
As part of our ongoing Legislative efforts, Assistant Executive Director Peter Dolan has reached out to Assemblyman Mike Durso throughout the year and visited with him in his local office in Massapequa Park.
community
CP Nassau’s Chris Feehan Honored by Nassau Community College
Our very own Chris Feehan, Development Assistant, was recently honored on September 25 at the Tower Awards at Nassau Community College. The Tower Awards is a celebration hosted by the Nassau Community College Foundation Business Leaders Council to honor industry...
Our Residents Take a Great Adventure!
The manager at our “350 House,” Charkera Stennett had an idea and a plan to take residents on a safari! It took a village to make it happen and the staff, including nurses and direct support professionals who joined the group made the voyage to Six Flags Great...
Sugar Plum Ball and Galactic Gala Held at the Fox Hollow Inn to Benefit CP Nassau
On Sunday, December 10th, the Fox Hollow in Woodbury was the scene of dozens of young ladies in party dresses perfect for the holiday season, and lots of boys ready to greet a parade of characters from a galaxy far, far, away!
achievements
CP Nassau’s Chris Feehan Honored by Nassau Community College
Our very own Chris Feehan, Development Assistant, was recently honored on September 25 at the Tower Awards at Nassau Community College. The Tower Awards is a celebration hosted by the Nassau Community College Foundation Business Leaders Council to honor industry...
Pretzels for Sale at CP Nassau with a Special Twist
Students from the Children’s Learning Center at CP Nassau recently teamed up with staff members they work with including Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists. While the line for the delicious pretzels was a very long one, there was more...
CP Nassau Artist to Have Painting on Exhibit at the Annual CP State Conference
Each year, the Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State present an art show during the annual conference. Each of the 24 affiliates is invited to submit the work of one artist from their organization. This year our artist is Maria Arriaga. She is a member of...
grants and funding
Legislative
As part of our ongoing Legislative efforts, Assistant Executive Director Peter Dolan has reached out to Assemblyman Mike Durso throughout the year and visited with him in his local office in Massapequa Park.
Council of Auxiliaries Hosts Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Milleridge Inn
On December 2, the CP Nassau Council of Auxiliaries hosted their annual holiday luncheon at the Milleridge Inn in Jericho.
A Great Way to Begin December – CP Nassau Fundraiser at the Oakdale Brewhouse
CP Nassau held a fundraising event on Thursday, Dec 1 at the Oakdale Brew House (OBH) from 6–9pm.