Juanita Baldwin organizes a small group of parents to meet and form the Spastic Children’s Group.

The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. is incorporated as a non-profit health organization on April 19th and serves 85 handicapped youngsters in the American Legion Hall in Hempstead.

A podiatry program is added to the program in Hempstead.

A seven-acre tract of land is purchased in Roosevelt for the construction of a cerebral palsy diagnostic and treatment center.

• The new CP facility opens in Roosevelt with five classrooms offering medical and educational programs.

• The Agency’s name is changed to the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.

• Services are expanded to include psychology and a sheltered workshop program.

A dental clinic is started at the center and staffed by volunteer professionals.

Scouts in 1956

A day treatment program is established for adults over age 21.

An ophthalmology department adds to the growing medical program.

An adapted campsite and playground opens on the grounds.

An additional wing of 15,000 square feet further expands the vocational rehabilitation services.

Green Twigs

The Five Towns Nursing Health Related facility in Woodmere accepts 50 adult clients residing on one floor

An eight room, 15,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose wing is attached to the south side of the structure.

The Washington Avenue residence opens for eight previously institutionalized young adults with mental retardation.

The Communication laboratory opens with sophisticated electronic and computerized devices to assist individuals throughout the greater New York area.

The Renaissance at Bayville opens as a residence for 48 adults.

The UCP Bayview Nursing Home is acquired as a residence.  Located in Island Park, it has 185 beds.

Chairman of the Board, Hon. Ralph Caso

The Nassau Thunderbolts Sports team is established in October.

Clinic volunteers with a young student from the Children’s Learning Center

Agency is designated an infant massage site by the N.Y. State Department of Education.

• Developmental school certified to include learning disabled, mentally retarded and speech impaired children in its pre-school program.

• Childcare facility opens at 2 Decatur Street for staff and community youngsters in cooperation with Innovative Learning Centers.

• The Marvin L. Lindner Pavilion is dedicated.  Adds an additional 35,000 square feet to the Agency.  Occupied by 450 staff.

• Ground is broken for 30,000 square feet expansion of adult day treatment.

• Guardianship program is officially launched.

• Integrated childcare begins.

• School enrollment reaches an all-time high of 213.

• New York State funds toward the creation of adapted playground and the new recreation area are received.

• Respitality opens for families on Long Island at the Radisson Plaza

• Client population grows to over 1,200

• The Rehabilitation Technology Department holds its first exposition at the center for outside vendors which proved very successful.  Hundreds of professionals and consumers attend.

• The Kagan house in Baldwin opens as an IRA (individual residential alternative).

• The Diesman House in Freeport is donated to the Agency to serve as a residence.

• Notification of two legislative grants totaling $100,000 thanks to Senators Norman J. Levy and Ralph Marino is received.  The funds are used to cover half the cost of the outdoor recreational area and equipment for clients in the ADT classrooms and workshop.

• Under the UCP Study Bill, a joint effort between UCP/NYS and OMRDD, the Agency is awarded a grant to open two alternative residences.

• A free Saturday developmental screening for pre-school children is implemented.

• Total Agency client population rises to 1,300 individuals receiving services.

• Sixty-six families participate in the Agency’s Respitality program.

• A new program, Home and Community Based Waiver Services is funded by OMRDD, enabling the Agency to provide case management and training for 25 individuals while allowing them to remain in their homes with their families.

• The Developmental School sets a record with 219 students.

• An additional 30,000 square foot area opens for another 90 Adult Day Treatment participants.

• Three new residences open in Long Beach, the Heilbrunn House in East Meadow and the Edwards Street residence in Baldwin.

• Client population grows to 1,600

• Richmond Road Residence opens in East Meadow for five residents.

• Vocational Rehabilitation Services department changes its name to The Work center at UCP Nassau

• Agency establishes a nutritional clinic.

• An affiliation with New York College of Podiatric Medicine is established

Volunteer Clinic Aides

• The Children’s Learning Center enrollment increases to 237

• The Joseph Warantz Respite House is opened, providing planned and emergency respite to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families

• 4-H Club starts for boys and girls, 6 – 8 years old.

• Day Habilitation program is launched

Association President Bob Becker with Billy Roswell (6 years old), Gov. Nelson Rockefeller

• UCP Nassau celebrates its 50th anniversary.

• Connections House opens to further expand the Traumatic Brain Injury Program

• Day Hab Hub opens in Wantagh in December

• The ucpn is the first Agency on Long Island to offer the JFK Jr. Direct Care Generalist Program in collaboration with Lehman College and the John F. Kennedy Jr. Institute for Worker Education.

• Wantagh Residence established in February

• The Natalie Paymer Innovative Technology Center was dedicated and opened.  It was constructed through a grant that ucpn received from the Empire State Fund with the assistance of State Sen. Charles Fuschillo. This center serves as a resource both onsite and in the community.  The ITC provides assistive technology evaluations and therapeutic services in the use of appropriate technology to children, adults, professionals and families.

• Chapman Avenue residence established January

• Adams Gate residence established in August

• First Director of Quality Assurance named

• Majority of ADT program converted to site-based Day Hab

• ucpn is awarded the OMRDD Direct Care Recruitment & Training Initiative for TANF-Eligible workers

• Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg dedicates the Minnesota Avenue residence in honor of the Honorable Philip P. Healey in May

• 50th anniversary of the ucpn Forget-me-Not Ball

Primary care services initiated through Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinic

• Theresa’s Fun Place – A playground and park is established in honor and memory of former CLC student Theresa Russo

• Agency-wide Strategic Planning established

• First ucpn benefit concert held at the Tilles Center with the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra in May

• Children’s Learning Center enrollment soars, breaking previous records.  Teen students go on first “super trip” to New York City for a boat ride around the harbor.

• The ucpn is featured on NBC-TV channel 4 in a segment about people, programs and services.

• Planned giving campaign re-established.

• First annual ucpn Toast of the Town event

• Life Options program is born in November

• Leon Root, MD, world-renowned physician and author, is named ucpn Humanitarian of the Year for over 30 years of volunteer medical service to ucpn

• Therapy departments are decentralized

• Clark Street Residence is dedicated in honor of Rupert Weiss Sr.  in December

• First annual ucpn Polar Bear Swim is held in March at Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay

• 350 Washington Avenue residence established in September

• Smart Boards installed in some CLC classrooms thanks to support from the Hackett Foundation

• Ruth Greene honored by the ucpn Council of Auxiliaries with Lifetime Achievement Award for over 50 years of volunteer service

• Ellis and Dena Meyers Pavilion dedication in June

• Warren L. Hittleman dedication in the ucpn pool area in June

• 25th Anniversary of the Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament

• Human Resources establishes Curriculum for Workplace Success

At the Ellis and Dena Meyers Pavilion Dedication

ucpn consumers and staff celebrating the 60th anniversary

Karen and Carly Hittleman join Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and his wife Ellen at the Warren L. Hittleman dedication ceremony

• Life Options receives Program Innovation Award from CP–NYS

• Agency video created by Rob Dircks, wins BOLI (Best of Long Island) award

• Bayville facility celebrates 25th anniversary

• Wantagh Day Hab celebrates 10 year anniversary

• “Teens for CP” Buddy Sports program celebrates 20 years

• Joe Piscopo sings with Creation and Nassau Pops at ucpn benefit concert at Tilles Center

• ucpn staff honored at Kennedy Fellows Program 20th anniversary and meet Caroline Kennedy

• Council of Auxiliaries celebrates 60 years of service to ucpn

• Trivia Challenge fundraiser celebrates 25th anniversary

• The ucpn Thrift Shop is recognized at annual meeting for raising $70,000 since opening in 2005

• Historic legislation: Gov. David Paterson signs a bill changing the name of the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) to NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)

• Renowned orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Leon Root honored for volunteer service to ucpn and medical wing named for him

• Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano visits ucpn and meets program participants and students as well as staff

• Roslyn Savings bank branch managers visit ucpn and raise $9,000 for the Agency

• ucpn staff rallies to help people affected by the earthquake in Haiti.  55 staff members were directly affected by the disaster.

• Joseph Saccone, owner of the famed Villa Pierre hosts dinner to benefit ucpn

• ucpn adapts the Loren Eisely story, “The Star Thrower” as Agency theme “making a difference”

• The Children’s Learning Center Life Skills House opens on Decatur Street

• Teen academics class recognized by the INN for their volunteer work

• “Get Ready to Learn” movement program established at Children’s Learning Center

• All Children’s Learning Center classes equipped with whiteboard technology

• Life Options staff and participants work together to create training videos.  One, “Promoting Positive Relationships” is presented at NYSACRA conference to rave reviews

• ucpn is able to obtain two Rewalk exoskeleton devices that will help individuals with spinal cord injuries to stand and walk.  Training program here is the only one in the tri-state area.

• Workforce grows to over 850 employees

• Children’s Learning Center (CLC) enrollment at an all-time high with 270 students

• Ariane’s Musical Garden established at the CLC, dedicated in honor and memory of Ariane Thomas-Lutchmedial a CLC student.

• Students from the Children’s Learning Center surf in the Atlantic Ocean in Long Beach!

• Diane Berger, CLC Principal is presented with the Outstanding Leadership Award by the Council for Exceptional Children, Long Island Chapter.

• Facebook and social media account for over $50,000 in donations to ucpn

• ucpn Life Options Training Video wins the Innovative Program Award from CP-NYS

• The ucpn is honored by the “Let All the Children Play” organization

• Superstorm Sandy creates significant challenges for ucpn including devastation of homes in Long Beach, and directly affects staff, consumers, families and volunteers.

• 65^th Anniversary of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc.
• A Town Hall meeting is held and attendees include Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Senator Charles Fuschillo, Senator Jack Martins, and Senator Kemp Hannon. Parents, participants, Board members and staff speak of their fears, their realities and their hope that the Senators will understand our concerns and take up the mantle
• Bob McGuire, ucpn Executive Director is presented with the 2013 “Daniel Wieder LEADERSHIP Award,” at the CP NYS annual conference in recognition of his high level of leadership and dedication that has improved the quality of life for people with disabilities
• Anthony Galano, Jr. is presented with the 2013 Anthony J. Koenig Volunteer Service Award
• Michael Fuccillo, ucpn Day Hab Program participant, is named first runner-up in the CP NYS Vision Art Contest. Michael’s art was selected from a collection of entries from affiliates all over New York State. His art, titled “Naturescapes,” is featured at the art exhibit at the CP NYS annual conference in Saratoga Springs
• Malkie Adler, speech pathologist at the Children’s Learning Center is named News 12/Dowling College Educator of the Month
• The ucpn’s Creation singing group performs with Linda Eder on the Tilles Center stage with the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra
• The QA Department establishes a committee to explore and pilot the implementation of Personal Outcome Measures (POMS), a new variation on a person-centered approach promoted by the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities as a required metric of Managed Care
• The Grandma Farrell Production Studio is established in the Adult Day Services Program thanks to the generosity of the family of program participant, Christopher Wawrzonek
• Marilyn’s Life Skills House is established at the Children’s Learning Center named in honor and memory of Marilyn Rosenzweig and funded by the generosity of her family
• Adult Day Services (ADS) hold their first annual summer Games for the Physically Challenged
• The staff of the Colonial Drive IRA (Individualized Residential Alternative) are featured in the Legislative Gazette as part of a series of inspirational stories about Direct Support Professionals throughout the State of New York.

• A series of articles by students from the Children’s Learning Center Teen Academics class appears in Newsday’s KIDSDAY section during the week of October 11. Along with articles about their school, their hobbies and some original puzzles and jokes, an interview with Yankee great Mariano Rivera is featured along with a story about meeting Miss America, Nina Davulari at the Palace Hotel in New York City and a trip to Citifield where the students met with coaches, Tim Teufel and Tom Goodwin on the field prior to attending the game
• The ucpn joins the Alliance for Integrated Care and begins participation in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
• Karen Kiefel, Council of Auxiliaries Board President and dedicated volunteer, is honored by CP NYS with the Anthony Koenig Volunteer Service Award at the annual conference in Saratoga, NY
• Campaign by the Children’s Learning Center to legislators requesting an adjustment to overall base tuition rates to be more in line with other special education schools
• The first Upsee is utilized in physical therapy to help the students in the Children’s Learning Center learn to stand and walk. This simple canvas harness, invented by a mom in Israel, is truly changing the lives of the students in CLC as they take their first steps and experience standing for the first time. Stories about the successful use of the Upsee appears in Newsday and Long Island Business News
• Ben Baron is instrumental in obtaining a $10,000 grant for ucpn from The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation (MDRT) to help fund losses sustained as a result of Super Storm Sandy
• The Physical Therapy Department partners with Share the Voice to assist them in providing adapted tricycles to students at the Children’s Learning Center
• Scotty’s Place, a sensory room in the Adult Day Services Program, is named in honor of Scotty Hughes due to the generosity of a Hughes’ family friend, Wendy Macari
• The Oceanside Day Habilitation OPTS Program is converted to a Day Habilitation Program

• Three Thunderbolts coaches, Mary C. Hodge, Ken Siderine and Jim Thomsen are chosen for Team USA at the Para Pan Games in Toronto. Thunderbolts dominate at the National Boccia Tournament in Kansas. Charlie Fleisch, member of the The Nassau Thunderbolts, qualifies as their first athlete to represent ucpn in the Para Pan American Team




• Mineola Middle School makes a generous donation to ucpn after a visit from members of the Life Options Program who made a presentation on disability awareness




• The Agency’s first participant is enrolled in the Agency’s new Community Habilitation Program




• The ucpn participates in Roosevelt’s HOPE Day hosted by the Memorial Presbyterian Church




• The Agency increases our Article 16 Clinic by 3,750 units and obtains an operating certificate to provide services in the Oceanside Day Hab Site




• The Wantagh Day Habilitation Program relocates to the ucpn’s main campus




• Program Without Walls Day Habilitation began June 2015




• The Life Options OPTS Program is converted to a Day Habilitation Program and the State forces the closure of the Sheltered Workshop component of the Life Options Program. This causes 120 of our program participants to lose their jobs




• Several staff and participants go to Washington for 2 days to meet with Federal Legislators and to testify at the President’s Advisory Council about Sheltered Workshops. Their goal is to advocate for individuals with disabilities to continue to be paid at the DOL sanctioned sub minimum wage regulations when an individual’s disability impairs their productivity for the work being performed




• Senator Carl Marcellino visits with staff, program participants and their families to discuss the recent loss of 120 jobs by the Agency’s program participants




• News 12 does two feature stories about Sheltered Workshops. One story covers the trip to Washington DC and the other story portrays Charlie Fleisch, one of the participants who lost his job teaching baseball history




• Thanks to generous funding from the Terence Leary Foundation, a small adapted baseball field is established at the Children’s Learning Center




• Extensive cuts by Medicare adversely affect funding for wheelchairs

• The Agency name changes to Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County due to the withdrawing from the National Organization. The word “United” and the letter “U” is dropped




• The Transportation Department that was started in September 2011 continues to successfully transport our program participants to and from Day Programs for five years




• The Agency nominates Sandra Atlas Bass which honors her with the Horace Hagedorn Philanthropist of the Year Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. For decades, Ms. Bass has been providing generous support to CP Nassau that has certainly made a great impact on our ability to carry out our Mission of “Providing the Highest Quality Programs and Services to the Children and Adults”




• The Theresa Russo Foundation honors Bob McGuire, CP Nassau Executive Director, at their annual dinner event for his dedication and commitment to individuals with disabilities. Theresa Russo was a student at the Children’s Learning Center.  Her parents, Susan and Vincent Russo established the Foundation in her honor and memory.




• The Agency purchases a house in Port Washington, which will enable 4 individuals with disabilities to enjoy a home




• Children’s Learning Center students participate in the Newsday Program “Future Corp.” in a campaign called “Helping Hands”




• The Agency purchases e-prescription software that enables all medical staff the ability to electronically generate, transmit and fill a medical prescription




• James and Mary Ann Tenaglia raise $250,000 to erect the ADS Canopy in honor and memory of their son Matthew who passed away in July 2014. They wanted to ensure sure that the participants and staff in ADS were protected from inclement weather when arriving and leaving program. Mattie attended CLC as a child and had transitioned to the Site Based Day Habilitation Program upon becoming an adult




• The Parent Faculty Organization (PFO) was revived in the Children’s Learning Center




• The Upsee is utilized for the first time at the Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged allowing CLC student athletes the ability to compete in an upright position rather than using their wheelchairs




• Megan Manning, CLC Physical Therapist, is honored by the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for her dedication and work with children with developmental disabilities

• CP Nassau/CLC Physical Therapy Department is selected as a finalist in the 5^th Annual Long Island Imagine Innovation Award for the use of the Upsee
• The Physical Therapy Department partners with Globegistics to donate an adaptive stander to a child with Cerebral Palsy in Morocco
• The Agency purchases eClincalWorks (eCW), an electronic medical record, to enable real-time health information to be created and managed in a digital format capable of being shared with other healthcare providers and organizations
• Renovations to the Life Options Program began
• Theresa’s Fun Place, the fully adapted playground at the Children’s Learning Center, is completely revitalized and re-built thanks to generous support from the Theresa Russo Foundation, the Kelly Family and the CP Nassau 5K event
• The Agency rented a house in Westbury for 3 individuals with disabilities to live independently in a home
• The Children’s Learning Center expands the MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) a program for the students in the Preschool and School-Age Programs
• Jessica Badamo, a CLC Occupational Therapist, collaborated with international colleagues to provide training, interventions, and supplies to children in Jamaica
• CP Nassau hosts our first annual run/walk/roll/stroll event, which nets over $57,000 for the Children’s Learning Center’s new adapted playground, Theresa’s Fun Place

• The Agency’s 70^th Anniversary was celebrated
• 20 women who devoted over 50 years of volunteer service through our Council of Auxiliaries were recognized. Six individuals enrolled in programs here since 1949 were represented by Jeannie Bilello,  who shared her love for her years at CP Nassau on behalf of the group
• 20 year-old Kymani Elliot, a CLC student here since childhood and about to be a member of the 2019 graduating class, spoke of the gift that our Agency and school has been to him
• The Derfner Foundation provided a grant of $25,000 to fund equipment for the MOVE Program (Mobility Opportunities Via Education
• CP Nassau is one of 54 agencies participating in a $13.3 million Telemedicine Triage Grant that was received by CP-NYS
• Mary C. Hodge, Coordinator of Day Hab and Head Coach of the CP Nassau Thunderbolts, was selected as the Volunteer Coach of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee. The 7^th Annual Imagine Awards recognized Mary C. Hodge as a finalist in the Leadership category
• The Life Options singing group participated in the Livingston Taylor Music Retreat
• The Life Options team continued their self-advocacy efforts throughout the year and participated in Be Fair 2 Direct Care rallies
• The CP Thunderbolts Sports team obtained special ramps for the BC3 ramp division. The Thunderbolts participated in the Montreal World Open.  At the Nationals Competition for the BC3 Pairs, Howie Cohen and Charlie Fleisch won bronze medals and BC5 thrower Rafael de Jesus won bronze.

• In September 2019 the Blueberry Lane IRA opened in Hicksville
• On November 15, CP Nassau’s computer network was infected by the Medusa Locker Ransomware Virus
• Ben Baron, longtime supporter of CP Nassau, raised $100,000 over the past 2 years through his Business & Industry campaign
• Enhancements to our building security continue with improvements to exterior doors, interior locks and our PA system
• Telemedicine begins at CP Bayville and some of our residential homes as a result of CP State initiative
• The Strategic Planning Initiative for the Agency begins with a SWOT analysis as the foundation to establish action plan
• As a result of our collaboration with the Spirit of Huntington, three pieces from our professional art collection were sold though an exhibit at the famed Christie’s Auction House in New York City
• The Council of Auxiliaries held over a dozen fundraisers and raised $80,000 for the Agency
• Our long-time friend and volunteer, Leroy Florant turned 100 on July 15, and sadly passed away months later on September 6 . Leroy was a skilled engineer who helped thousands of our children and adults over his 30 years of service.   He was a member of the famed Manhattan Project that took place during World War II
• CP Nassau hosts the Alzheimer’s Long Island Chapter to provide Dementia Training for our staff in the Adult program
• Social Emotional Learning was introduced to the staff and students of The Children’s Learning Center
• The newly renovated space in Life Options finally opened in September after 2 years of construction
• The 7th Annual Long Island Imagine Awards named Mary C. Hodge, the Coordinator of Community Based Day Habilitation and Head Coach of the CP Nassau Thunderbolts sport team, a Finalist in the Leadership category and the MOVE Program at the Children’s Learning Center at CP Nassau was recognized as a finalist in the Innovation category
• MOVE Program was recognized at the annual Tommy Brull Foundation Fundraiser

• March 7: Governor Cuomo declares a State of Emergency due to Covid 19 Pandemic
• March 13: Schools close, including our Children’s Learning Center
• March 18: 350 Washington Avenue starts a 14-day quarantine
• March 20: Day programs across the State are closed, including ours
• March 24: Bayville enters quarantine that lasts 6 weeks as that environment explodes with residents testing positive
• Some Adult Day program staff deployed to work in residential houses
• Hunt for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as gowns, masks and face shields began
• The Covid 19 group is formed with Agency administrators and managers on a Zoom call daily at 9 am
• March 30: In an effort to provide the safest environment and lower exposure, areas at our main facility were established, sanitized and set up with hospital beds and medical equipment
• Our Residential Program was severely impacted at the start of the Covid Pandemic. In one week in April, 37 of the 46 individuals living at CP Bayville tested positive for the virus.  In just a two-month time span (March-April) we lost eight residents to the virus (five in CP Bayville alone.)
• April 8: The front page of The New York Times features an article about CP Bayville. Bob McGuire, Executive Director, was interviewed by reporter Danny Hakim.  This article generates a flood of correspondence from all over the country and the world! Financial support, community involvement and media attention came as well
• Virtual programming began thanks to the creativity of the teachers and staff in Adult Day Services and the Children’s Learning Center. We zoomed with the Mets, Broadway actors, NY fashion designers, artists, radio hosts and others who shared their time and talents
• Executive Director, Bob McGuire began filming videos to inform and encourage staff. “Heroes Work Here,” is how Bob consistently described our employees
• Michael DeAngelis, Agency Medical Director, was instrumental in getting the Agency through the Pandemic
• Graduation for the upper school was held as a “drive-by” with strict safety protocols in place. Since in-person visits were not possible at our residences, numerous “drive-bys” were organized and helped boost the spirits of all
• July 8: The 2020 Imagine Awards was held as a virtual event. CP Nassau was named the winner in the Innovation category
• August 17: Adult Day Services Program reopened
• Hempstead Town Supervisor, Don Clavin and the Hempstead Town Board provided a grant of $434,977 to help alleviate the costs needed to fight the Covid-19 virus
• First vaccines offered at CP Nassau to participants and families

• Covid-19 continues
• CP Nassau administered vaccines! Nurses, staff and members of the 501^st Empire City Garrison all volunteered to make this possible
• Freddie joins the CLC Team! He came to us from the Guide Dog Foundation and is a great asset to our school bringing smiles to students and staff
• The entire Agency adapts to the new normal of having zoom meetings for the students in CLC, for the participants and families in ADS and all staff meetings
• CP Nassau and CP Bayville are granted PPP loans in April
• CP Nassau honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Imagine Awards organized by Cerini & Associates
• The Wellness Committee is established
• The “Party Like It’s 2019” event took place in October at the Chateau Briand and a good time was held by all
• The workforce crisis is real!
• The Council of Auxiliaries held their annual Holiday Luncheon at the Milleridge Inn. Program participant, Charlie Fleisch demonstrated use of the MOVE equipment
• Charlie obtained a $15,000 grant from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation. He also worked with the team to bring many of the retired Mets to participate on Zoom sessions with our participants on a regular basis though the Pandemic

• CP Nassau and Spirit of Huntington collaborate to create “Rewards Beyond a Paycheck Series.”
• The NY Islanders “Hockey with a Heart” program raised funds for CP Nassau. Bob McGuire and program participant , Kevin Christman, were interviewed live on the jumbo scoreboard. We received a generous donation of $4,300 from the event.  The Five Towns Kiwanis contacted us as result of seeing the video and donated $5,000
• The 1^st Annual Casino Royale event was held at the Chateau Briand with 200 in attendance
• Ellen Naidus, Clinic Director, procured a grant from CP NYS for $60,000 to purchase MOVE equipment
• The CP Nassau Wellness Committee continues to be “On the Move!” The water refilling stations set up about our facility as a result of funds raised from the 5K event have already saved use of 5,000 plastic bottles
• Charlie Fleisch, Life Options program participant was selected by CP-NYS as the winner of the Al Felmet Award. This award recognizes individuals with cerebral palsy for outstanding work in the community
• CP Nassau was happy to welcome Kerri Neifeld, the new New York State Commissioner of the OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities), on Nov 18^th
• Bob McGuire was recognized by LI Business News with the Executive Circle Award
• The 1^st Annual Sugar Plum Ball-Galactic Gala was held to the delight of many young girls and boys. Very special thanks to main sponsor Martin Kelly and the volunteers of the 501^st Empire City Garrison for making this event fun for all and raising significant funds for CP Nassau
• In December Covid is still with us. The protocols that have been in existence for almost 3 years now, remain
• Robert McGuire, Executive Director, retires after making a difference at CP Nassau for 40 years. He was honored at a wonderful celebration held in September.  Karen Geller-Hittleman is named the new Executive Director