Listen to this articleFCA honors Long Island women in philanthropy
Family & Children’s Association recognized Sol Marie Alfonso-Jones of Long Island Community Foundation, and Isabel Alysa, CEO and founder of Dolce Glow self tanner, at its annual breakfast event. Held to mark Women’s History Month, these awards honor women throughout the region for their entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropy and dedication to furthering women within Long Island business.
The event was emceed by local anchorperson Pei-Sze Cheng of NBC 4 New York. It also featured student volunteers from Sewanhaka High School’s Cosmetology program, who provided hair and makeup services for the fashion show models, which included FCA clients, volunteers and staff.
$50K grant helps Harmony Healthcare expand mobile clinic
A $50,000 grant to Harmony Healthcare Long Island is expanding the availability of its mobile clinic at The Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead to bring healthcare services directly to individuals in underserved communities.
“This grant helps Harmony Healthcare’s mobile clinic bring health care to communities with limited or no access to services,” Melissa Greenberger, program officer for the foundation said in a written statement. “Working with The Interfaith Nutrition Network, an organization that addresses hunger and homelessness, Harmony Healthcare is bringing care directly to people living in poverty who cannot easily access transportation or medical care.”
United Way Project Warmth supported via National Grid grant
This past winter, National Grid provided a $500,000 grant to United Way of Long Island’s Project Warmth Emergency Fuel Fund. As a result, more than1,900 households were assisted with heating emergencies.
As this is the only nongovernmental emergency heating fund on the Island, Project Warmth helps both individuals and families who are challenged by energy insecurity. The fuel-neutral program also aids some of the region’s most vulnerable residents who might not otherwise qualify for government assistance such as seniors, veterans and families with young children.
Local nursing student receives chancellor’s award for excellence
Stony Brook School of Nursing awarded Nicole Jellen its 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. This highest honor was granted to Jellen due to her role as a student leader, peer educator and active volunteer. She will accept her award during a ceremony this week, and will graduate next month with a Bachelor of Science degree from the university’s School of Nursing. Additionally, Jellen is a certified nursing assistant, March of Dimes volunteer, and also devotes her time as an educator about domestic violence. She is also a member of and part of the social media committee for Sigma Kappa Gamma, an academic honor society in nursing.
