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Former Site of the Willowbrook State School Now Designated a Center for Learning – Jose Rivera from CP Nassau Instrumental
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 was a special day at the former Willowbrook site in Staten Island, NY. Many gathered in celebration of Governor Kathy Hochul's $75 million plan to invest in OPWDD's Institute for Basic Research. The plan will also memorialize Willowbrook...
A Great Hair Day at CP Nassau
On Friday, January 31, barbers from the Barber and Beauty Institute (based in Hempstead) including some students from Roosevelt High School who are participants in the Barber Apprenticeship Program at their school, came to the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau and...
CP Nassau was very happy to host a visit with Legislator Debra Mulé and her terrific team.
Legislator Debra Mule come to CP Nassau for a visit and tour this January. We truly appreciated the opportunity to talk about our challenges as well as our accomplishments! Participants in our Adult Program, many of them members of the Self-Advocacy group, were...
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
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.
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...