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June 6, 2008
Federation of
Organizations Celebrates Senior Volunteers
Federation of Organizations’ 31st Annual Senior Expo and Gala
Luncheon celebrated those involved in the highly successful Foster
Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs. These programs have contributed
tremendously to the quality of life of both the young and the old. Guests
were happily treated to
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March 24, 2008
Supporting
Individuals with Mental Illness a Rewarding Experience
Federation of Organization’s 27th
Annual Community Mental Health Awards Luncheon was well attended with over
300 mental health advocates, professionals, government leaders and
consumers. The event, sponsored by Bank of America, celebrated the many
accomplishments
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November 16, 2007
Ruth
DelCol Receives Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award
Ruth DelCol, Federation’s Director of Development, received
the Outstanding Fundraising Executive award by the Long Island chapter of
the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The award, voted on by a
panel of fundraising professionals, is given to a fundraising executive who
practices the profession in an exemplary manner. ...
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October 21, 2007
Mental
Health Awards Luncheon Truly a Journey of Hope
The Fifth Annual
“Journey of Hope” Community Mental Health Awards Luncheon, hosted by
Federation of Organizations, provided a forum for advocates, clients,
professionals and politicians to discuss current progress and future ideas
for the treatment of persons diagnosed with serious mental illness.
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October 19, 2007
Federation Salutes Martin Langer
After dedicating 47
years of his life to providing for the needs of the disabled, Marty Langer
is retiring. Marty began his career in mental health in 1961 as an attendant
at Rockland State Hospital (now known as Rockland Psychiatric Center). While
spending his days working with patients and staff, he spent his evenings
attending night school for college and graduate school ...
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October 5, 2007
Thank
You, NY State Senator Trunzo!
Federation of
Organizations welcomed New York State Senator Caesar Trunzo to its Patchogue
site to view recent renovations. With the assistance of the Senator,
Federation was able to secure funding to provide additional space to serve
people in recovery from mental illness.
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September 24, 2007
Third Annual Jason Brody Memorial Golf Outing
Monday morning, September
24th, started off sunny and breezy, making it a great beginning
for the Third Annual Jason Brody Golf Outing. This highly anticipated event
raises money for both the Jason Brody Memorial Scholarship Fund, which makes
scholarships available to people in recovery from mental illness, and The
Advocacy Coalition (TAC), which is comprised of experienced advocates who
are concerned about improving the quality of available services. ...
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September 10, 2007
New Onsite Case Management Program in Far Rockaway Adult Home
In 2004, Federation of
Organizations started the first onsite Supportive Case Management Program at
Brooklyn Adult Care Center. Due to it’s success, Federation was then able to
begin another onsite Supportive Case Management Program in January of 2006
at Queens Adult Care Center. In July, Federation once again expanded and has
now opened it’s doors in. ...
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August 21, 2007
The
Advocacy Coalition 7th Annual Summer Jamboree
It was the coldest and wettest day in
August on record but that did not dampen the spirits of the approximately
200 people who gathered on August 21st at Heckscher State Park
for the 7th Annual TAC Summer Jamboree. The grills were fired up
and manned by hearty Federation staff as folks danced to
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June 6, 2007
Senator
Flanagan honors Ruth Del Col as his 2007 Woman of Distinction
Senator
John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) welcomed the Director of Development for
Federation of Organizations for the New York State Mentally Disabled Ruth
Del Col to Albany for a ceremony honoring her as his 2007 Woman of
Distinction. The Commack resident was recognized at a statewide reception
held in the state capital. ...
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March 9, 2007
Federation of Organizations Hosts 26th Annual Mental Health
Luncheon
Federation of
Organizations recently hosted its 26th Annual Community Mental
Health Awards Luncheon which was attended by over 360 mental health
advocates, professionals, government leaders and consumers. The event,
sp onsored by Bank of America, celebrated the ...
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