Options for Community Living, Inc.

Our Radio Bingo Spooktacular was a HUGE HIT! 👻🎃 Over $26,000 was raised to help Long Islanders in need! Thank you to all who sponsored this event, made it happen and enjoyed the night with us. We played and danced to musical bingo, won prizes, and enjoyed refreshments, all in costume! We cannot wait for our next fundraising event. It truly was a spooktacular night! Our Sponsors Bethpage Federal Credit Union | Boca Pharmacy Group | All•Boro | Medford Chemists | Lamb Insurance Services | Handsome Homebuyer | Corporate Synergies | Mutual of America Financial Group | Webster Bank Suffolk County Cleaning, Inc. | Bakertilly CGSM | Apricot Solar | EmblemHealth | SUNation Energy | Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano, PLLC | THE LUX DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC | Branch Real Estate Group | m3 Development

For years, Wayne struggled to get the help he needed. He had experienced housing instability and long periods of homelessness before finding Options. Today, in our supportive housing program, Wayne is thriving! Here he is, playing his guitar, embracing a new chapter in his life, and receiving the care he deserves. We want to help more people like Wayne, but we can't do it alone. Your donations make a world of difference and help us continue our mission to provide safe housing and essential services to those in need. Donate today and give someone the chance to turn their life around. www.optionscl.org/giving/

Our CEO, Yolanda Robano-Gross, chats with DJ Steve Bartel on iHeartRadio's 103.5 KTU Cares about breaking the stigma around mental health. In this short clip, Yolanda shares how a little bit of kindness goes a long way. Watch the full interview & learn more about our mission here: https://lnkd.in/eVRuCXPd

Last week, we came together to raise awareness for mental health and celebrate the incredible spirit of our community during #OptionsSpiritWeek, which coincides with Mental Illness Awareness Week. From fun activities to powerful conversations, the highlights of this week remind us of the importance of mental health and the strength we find in each other. A huge shout-out to our amazing team and the dedicated case managers who work tirelessly to support our clients. Our team is forever growing. Look Here! www.optionscl.org/careers/ Thanks to our special guests Pure Mammography and Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter!

Big thanks to the amazing team at Zebra Technologies, who came together to build a beautiful memorial garden at one of our homes! With their help, we planted perennials, cleaned up the yard, and created a peaceful space for our residents to enjoy. 🌼 Special thanks to United Way of Long Island for coordinating this effort! A wonderful day of giving back and team building!

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What a day! "The Power of Winning Together" was truly brought to life during our Staff Development Day. A huge thank you to everyone who made it happen, participated and our insightful speakers. We gained valuable knowledge and had a blast with Compliance Bingo, CARF Jeopardy, and games at Dave and Busters. Here's to continuing our winning streak together!

On Tuesday, Options CEO, Yolanda Robano-Gross attended "The Future Is Hers: Investing in Women's Health," at the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations. This high-profile event presented by The Human Trust and Dionysus Health brought together leading voices in mental health, technology, and entrepreneurship to address critical issues affecting women's health worldwide.

Members of the HR Team attended the 33rd Annual Conference held by SHRM-LI Society for Human Resource Management, Long Island on Friday, September 13. The conference is touted as a great opportunity to stay on top of emerging trends and best practices in HR!

We’re proud to support education and career development! Ten of our amazing staff members generously volunteer their time with the Stony Brook University Diversity Professional Leadership Network (DPLN) program, a year-long externship for underrepresented and underserved students. Their dedication helps shape future leaders and empowers the next generation.