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June 28, 2024

Health and Welfare Council of Long Island hosts 2nd annual nonprofit job fair in Farmingdale

By Victor Ocasio

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The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island is hosting its second annual nonprofit job fair Thursday night in Farmingdale.

The hiring event aims to connect jobseekers on Long Island with nonprofit organizations in the fields of mental health, disability services, senior services, and counseling.

The free event runs from 5-8 p.m. at Farmingdale State College’s campus center ballroom, located at 2350 Rte. 110 in Farmingdale. Registration for the event is required.

More than 50 local employers are scheduled to attend, including AHRC Nassau, Hope for Youth, and the Family Service League.

For more information or to register, visit the Council's registration page, or call (516) 483-1110.

June 25, 2024

Community Job Fair heads to Farmingdale

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The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) will host its 2nd Annual Nonprofit Job Fair at the Farmingdale State College Campus Ballroom, 2350 Route 110, Farmingdale on Thursday, June 27 from 5 to 8 p.m.

This event aims to connect job seekers with a variety of job opportunities within nonprofit and governmental organizations located on Long Island. The job fair’s timing is specifically designed to coincide with recent graduates from Long Island universities and colleges, as well as individuals interested in joining organizations that positively impact our neighbors across the island. Job seekers at all career stages will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with organizations and learn more about exciting career paths.

Over 35 nonprofit and governmental agencies from across Long Island offering job opportunities in a variety of industries: Healthcare, Mental Health, Childcare, Economic Development, Housing and more. Dress for success and bring your resume. Free to attend but registration is required.

To register to attend the job fair as a job-seeker visit https://www.tinyurl.com/HWCLIJOBFAIR24

For more information, call 516-483-1110.

June 18, 2024

Over $22 million available to help New Yorkers stay cool

Posted on June 18th, 2024

By Jon Dowding

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Over $22 million is available now to help New Yorkers stay cool from the comfort of their own homes.

The Home Energy Assistance Program provides help to those who need financial assistance for cooling and heating in their homes.

Health & Welfare Council of LI president and CEO Vanessa Baird-Streeter says the resource can provide major assistance to families across Long Island during the summer.

"The opportunity to be able to get up to $800 for an air conditioner or a fan and then up to (...) $1,000 for a sleeve, that is really going to provide some relief for residents and our community members,” she said.

Most people who qualify for HEAP mainly seek assistance during the winter months and often forget the assistance is available during the summer months as well.

"Residents who are eligible for HEAP, have the opportunity to be eligible for cooling assistance as well,” said Baird-Streeter. “And we really don't think about that."

Use this link to find the HEAP assistance contacts for Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Learn more about the HEAP cooling assistance program here.