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For over 125 years, Helen Keller Services for the Blind has helped people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to develop independence and to participate actively and fully in their communities. Mission Our mission is to help individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities, to develop independence and to participate actively in their communities, and to provide public education and blindness prevention programs. Company Overview Founded in 1893, Helen Keller Services for the Blind offers a wide range of services and programs for people of all ages who are blind or have vision impairments. Thousands of people in the New York metropolitan area and in Nassau and Suffolk Counties take advantage of these services every year. Description Headquartered in Brooklyn, HKSB has additional rehabilitation sites in Hempstead and Huntington, Long Island. The agency also operates the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (www.hknc.org) in Sands Point, New York, with regional offices around the country. Products • Employment Services • Low Vision Services • Rehabilitation Services • Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities • Services for Students • The Children’s Learning Center

Vital Strategies is a global health organization that believes every person should be protected by a strong public health system. We work with governments and civil society in 73 countries to design and implement evidence-based strategies that tackle their most pressing public health problems. Our goal is to see governments adopt promising interventions at scale as rapidly as possible.

WIHD is one of the nation's 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs). WIHD works towards a shared vision that foresees a future in which all people, including people with disabilities, participate fully in their communities. Independence, productivity, and community inclusion are key components of this vision. WIHD is uniquely positioned to facilitate the flow of disability-related information between community and university. The Institute works with people with disabilities, vulnerable children, members of their families, state and local government agencies, and community providers on projects that provide training, technical assistance, direct medical and clinical care, research, and information sharing, with a focus on building the capacity of communities to sustain all their citizens. Many issues, such as early intervention, health care, community-based services, inclusive and meaningful education, transition from school to work, employment, housing, assistive technology, and transportation have been directly addressed by the services, research, and training provided by the UCEDD's and WIHD.

Met Council On Jewish Poverty is an entertainment company based out of 80 Maiden Ln, New York, New York, United States.

EAC Network is a diverse nonprofit human services organization that aims to empower, assist, and care. Currently, we uplift 54,000 children, families, individuals, and seniors across the entire New York area. From abused and neglected children to people struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, vulnerable seniors to adults seeking gainful employment, and more; we tirelessly strive to make New York a positive community. For more information, visit www.eac-network.org, call (516) 539-0150, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @EACNet. President & CEO, Neela Lockel COO, Tania Peterson Chandler, Esq.

The Arc of Essex County is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in every level of our society and enjoy fuller, more independent lives. Founded in 1948 by a group of innovative parents and community leaders, The Arc of Essex County provides a wide variety of programs and services that support nearly 1,500 people throughout Essex County from birth to their senior years. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.arcessex.org.

ABC's mission is to offer every child a life filled with joy and love by creating compassionate programs in urgent response to the needs of New York City's most vulnerable families.

Forestdale’s roots go back 168 years, when a group of women affiliated with a church in Brooklyn founded an industrial school for children, which in 1980 became Forestdale. Forestdale is the only child welfare agency headquartered in Queens, with an exclusive focus on the particular needs of Queens'​ and Brooklyn communities & families. While traditional child-welfare programs are typically designed to ensure the safety of children, Forestdale is committed to going beyond the basics by actively pursuing cutting-edge and evidence-based approaches to address the changing needs of low-income families across Queens and Brooklyn. We embody this commitment by providing a comprehensive continuum of services to help children and families heal from trauma and overcome inter-generational cycles of poverty.

Food Bank For New York City has been working to end food poverty in our five boroughs for over 36 years. Nearly 1.4 million New Yorkers rely on Food Bank for food and other resources. As the city’s largest hunger-relief organization, we employ a multifaceted approach centered on helping low-income New Yorkers overcome their circumstances and achieve greater independence. Through its distribution programs and network of more than 1,000 member agencies and schools citywide, Food Bank provides approximately 80 million free meals per year for New Yorkers in need. Working toward long-term solutions to hunger, Food Bank develops policy and conducts research to inform community and government efforts. To learn more about how you can help, please visit foodbanknyc.org.

Family & Children's Aid (FCA) is a community-based, non-profit agency designed to help support and heal Connecticut's children, adolescents and their families by providing high quality emerging and evidence-based mental health services. FCA believes that seeking help is a sign of strength and that excellent care should be available to individuals and families in all walks of life, whenever needed and without discrimination. FCA’s clinical services reach throughout western Connecticut and include group homes for children and adolescents who have been removed from their home environments by the CT Department of Children and Families, outpatient therapeutic programs, Therapeutic Foster Care program, and in-home and community-based services for children and families who are at-risk for, or are in the midst of crisis. FCA's main campus is located in Danbury, with additional offices in Waterbury, Torrington, New Britain, Shelton, Bridgeport and New Milford to better serve clients throughout western CT.