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Sugar Plum Ball-Galactic Gala on December 8 at the Fox Hollow Benefits CP Nassau
On Sunday, December 8 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! At the third annual Sugar Plum Ball and...
AYLUS (Alliance of Youth Leaders in the US) Roslyn Chapter – Always Helping!
The teen volunteers from AYLUS (Alliance of Youth Leaders in the US) Roslyn Chapter continue to help out at CP Nassau in so many ways! Each weekend, they continue to visit our residences and do fun craft and baking projects. On Nov. 2, they helped at the CP Nassau 5K...
Great Team from “35O House” attends Community Helper Day at Prospect Elementary School
Residential Manager Charkera Stennett was inspired to attend the " Community Helper Day" at Prospect Elementary School where her daughter is student. Charkera felt that CP Nassau is definitely an organization that helps people and the community in so many ways and...
community
Intrigue Prevails at the “Best Laid Plans” Murder Mystery Dinner Event Held by CP Nassau
CP Nassau held a new event, a Murder Mystery dinner titled, “The Best Laid Plans,” at the Westbury Manor on Saturday, November 2nd. This unique event was enjoyed by the guests who feasted at an elaborate cocktail hour and then enjoyed a delicious dinner while...
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...
achievements
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...
Forget Me Not Ball
The 71st annual Forget Me Not Ball to benefit CP Nassau was held on Friday, Nov 10 at the lovely Westbury Manor.
The Thunderbolts 35th Anniversary Celebration – Ring of Honor Inductees
The CP Nassau Thunderbolts held a celebration to commemorate their 35th anniversary as a team on Friday, September 22, 2023. Here is a bio of the team.
grants and funding
WE CARE Fund Grant!
Deanne M Caputo, Esq. Co -Chair of the Nassau County Bar Association WE CARE fund, presented a grant to Mike Kluger, Coordinator of Residential Services and Guardianship from the Nassau Cerebral Palsy Guardianship Corporation in December of 2021
CP Nassau Awarded Funding From the Town of Hempstead for COVID Relief
CP Nassau is incredibly grateful to Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and all the Town Board for their approval of funding for our Agency. On December 22 Supervisor Clavin along with Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and Janine Driscoll, the Receiver of Taxes...