AHRC Nassau

Hello Winter! We hope you are ready for winter adventures and cozy evenings. ❄️

🌟 Congratulations to CEO Stanfort Perry for being honored at this week's Kwanzaa Celebration hosted by the Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs.🎉 Among local leaders embodying Kwanzaa’s principles, Stanfort was recognized for his connection to the principle of Nia ("Purpose"), celebrating his unwavering commitment to building a more inclusive and empowered community. #LeadershipWithPurpose #KwanzaaCelebration

The team members at our Massapequa-Clocks Day Services location engaged in a special holiday activity. They decorated Kwanza Kinaras and learned about the cultural holiday.

During a magical Winter Wonderland bowling event, people wore their coziest outfits to celebrate the season. Here are a few of our best-dressed prize winners from Saturday's tournament. No one left empty-handed however because everyone who attended received a hand-crafted diamond art ornament made by organizer and community liaison, Lynne Brewer. It took Lynne nearly a year to create over two hundred unique pieces to share as a special holiday gift. Thank you Lynne for always ensuring that the members of our community can enjoy a wonderful time together.

It was a pleasure to welcome OPWDD Acting Commissioner Willow Baer and her colleagues to AHRC Nassau’s Brookville campus this morning. Parents, siblings, self-advocates, and agency team members engaged in dynamic conversations about key priorities, current supports, and future services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The meeting was followed by a wonderful tour of AHRC’s Wheatley Farms and Arts Center. Thank you to everyone who contributed to today’s success. We look forward to continuing this important work for all members of our vibrant community. Stanfort Perry Saundra Gumerove, Esq. Christopher O'Connor Barry Donowitz Sallyanne Burgess Colleen Tapia Matthew Hofele coleen mackin Mary McNamara Nicole Zerillo Brandon Semilof NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

At the annual Dansant, the AHRC Nassau Board of Directors reaffirmed their commitment to the organization. Board officers were installed for another year of service, ensuring meaningful opportunities and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities. #AHRCNassau #DansantEvent #LeadershipInAction #CommunityMatters

❄️ Thank you to everyone who came and made Frost & Farm Fest a truly special event! We had a great time doing crafts, getting holiday face paint, and indulging in cookies and ice cream. It was an event to remember ☺

Our One Stop Gift Shop apprentices hosted a fashion show to model our newest pieces, celebrating our 75th anniversary. The collection includes exclusive fleece sweaters with our 75th-anniversary logo and new 'Be Kind' and 'Spread Kindness Like Wildflowers 🏵️' sweatshirts. The One Stop Gift Shop is partly run by people who benefit from day services as an avenue to develop valuable vocational skills like inventory management, customer service, and shopkeeping. With every purchase, you support skill-building and create opportunities for people with disabilities and the local community. Proceeds help maintain the store's inventory, with the remainder donated to local nonprofits like the Long Island Crisis Center. Grab your new favorite sweater today at https://ow.ly/omWz50Um2Em!

Last night, CEO Stanfort Perry was honored at the Nassau Community College Foundation Gala with the Caring for the Community Award. 🎉 The AHRC Nassau team proudly joined in celebrating this incredible honor for Stanfort and his fellow honorees. It was a night filled with inspiration, gratitude, and the shared commitment to making a difference. #LeadershipMatters #CaringForTheCommunity #AHRCNassau #InclusionMatters #CommunityLeadership #NCCFoundation #CelebrateSuccess NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC Nassau Community College

🌟Do you have your Champion Number? The annual three-day shopping event, #ChampionsforCharity2024, is finally here! 🤩 ✔️Starting today through Saturday, December 7, present your Champion Number 🏆at checkout at participating #AmericanaManhasset stores to donate 25% of your full-price, pre-tax purchases to us as your chosen benefactor. ✨ 💻 Visit championsforcharity.org for more details. 🤗Thank you for your continued support. 🛍️ Happy Shopping!