Human Services Archives - Page 6 of 7 - Synchronicity Newsletter

First — Puppies!!!

Image provided by the Guide Dog Foundation

If there’s one silver lining, it’s that the dogs of the world have not only been cleared of their own virus scare, they also suddenly have their people home a lot more!

Of course, some very special canines get to stay with their people wherever they go. We were going to share our adventures learning about the incredible service dogs at the Guide Dog Foundation, and Americas Vet Dogs, but realize they are probably occupied with more important things this month than helping us edit a long-form article.

So…soon…

Meanwhile, we invite you to please support the valuable work of the Guide Dog Foundation, and Americas Vet Dogs and to check out their newsletter and testimonials. The stories are incredibly uplifting and heartwarming. Check ’em out here and here

NOTE! There may be special ways folks can help them navigate the current situation soon. Watch their websites and social media as well as our Facebook Page for details!!!

Kindness Matters – Visit the Lonely, Feed the Hungry, Magnify Your Blessings!

Now, Cindy is not going to discourage remarkable giving, but she shares our belief that the small things also matter tremendously. A cup of coffee, a friendly smile, a held door…these all count!!! Please also consider checking in on folks who may be alone for Thanksgiving, and helping make sure our neighbors don’t go cold and hungry for the holidays.

2019 Charity Feed the Hungry Giving INN Interfaith Nutrition Network Island Harvest November Youth

When the Waters Rose, LI Communities Soared Above: A Friend of Freeport Remembers Sandy

While Superstorm Sandy was awesome in its power to wreak havoc, especially on our South Shore, it was the incredible power of our communities that most deeply impressed us.

2019 disaster recovery faith in humanity Freeport Friends of Freepoert Friends of Long Island help Hurricane Sandy Justine Miller Lois Howes Long Island miracles natural disaster neighbors helping neighbors nite sprites November people helping people storm mitigation Superstorm Sandy volunteers

Marian Conway: “Stop the Nonprofit Budget Fantasy — It’s Not Right.”

Photo of Marian Conway by Christopher Appoldt

All she’s asking for is reasonable compensation for nonprofit employees to do the work that has to be done. The way it is now, a non-profit often doesn’t even get reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred while providing services! She won’t say it’s not fair – because life isn’t fair — but it’s not right!!!

2019 budget Charity Giving government contract government contracts Marian Conway nonprofit Nonprofit Budget Fantasy not for profit overhead Philanthropy reimbursements September smart giving wise giving

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian: Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses

The overwhelming sense we had when visiting Pal-O-Mine Equestrian was peace. Peace, love and deep, deep commitment to serving the folks of diverse needs who come to learn and receive therapy. They say the word “miracle” comes up a lot here. We’re not surprised.

2019 Adjudicated Youth Alternative Education At Risk Youth Danielle Steel Disabilities Employment Training Program Equestrian Equine Assisted Living Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Horseback Riding horses In Motion Therapy JSTEP Lisa Gatti March Mental Health Pal-O-Mine People with Disabilities Therapeutic Equine Program Vulnerable Populations

Foundations for the Common Good: A Call to Action

A conversation with David Okorn of the Long Island Community Foundation on making philanthropy easy, fun and effective, and why it’s so important.

2019 Angel Arts Reach Fund Census Charity Collaboration Community Trust Corporate Giving Dale Lewis David Okorn Donors Feature Article February Foundation Funders Give Smart Giving Giving Guidelines LICF Long Island Long Island Community Foundation Long Island Sound Outcomes Philanthropy Please Give Safety Net USDAN wise giving

Counting Blessings to Help Furloughed Workers and Others Caught Up in the Political Storm

We hold out hope that those elected to the highest offices in our government will somehow navigate away from the broken politics of today toward respectful, intelligent, evidence-based, compassionate, practical, collaborative, solutions-oriented problem solving regarding our immigration system and border security, as well as a vast number of other issues impacting this nation that we share.

2019 ABC Charity Coast Guard Community cybersecurity Disaster Relief Drives Factbox Furloughed Giving government shutdown Island Harvest January LI Cares LIBN Long Island Business News neighbor helping neighbor Newsday NY Times Oxfam Patch rescue Reuters Small Business stepping up TBR Newsmedia weathering the storm

VII – One Man’s Story

Asking for help is not a sign of failure or weakness; it is a sign of strength and the first step to success. This is something I know in my heart of hearts.

2018 2020 Brian Carideo December Giving Hope January Life after addiction Mental Health overcoming stigma Years Clean You are loved. Overcoming Addiction you can do this

Smacked by the Storm: Event Review

Last month, we shared items we found on Gratitude and Kindness. Now, we touch on acts that naturally follow: Giving and Hope.

2017 Adelphi Adelphi University Anthony Rizzuto Audrey Freshman Beneath the Surface Life Coaching CASAC Center of Hope Claudia Ragni Families in Support of Treatment FIST Jamie Bogenshutz Jeff Reynolds Jeffery Reynolds Judi Vining Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery Krystal Stoddard LI Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence LI Recovery Association LICADD Linda Ventura Lisa Ganz Long Beach Aware Madeline Singas Maryhaven Nassau County District Attorney Nassau County Heroin Prevention Task Force New Hope October Opioid Crisis Recovery Center Richard Buckman Robert Evans Smacked by the Storm Tedx Thomas' Hope Thrive YES Community Counseling Center

Cliff Hammond: He’s Pretty Cool

Cliff Hammond shares his Rotary moment, his own determined gift of life after being hit by a car, and his determination to pay the good will he received forward.

2017 Accident Cliff Hammond Gift of Life Not a Victim Rehabilitation Rotary Rotary Moment September Survival Survivor The Long Road Back Thrive