Huntington Station, NY — The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support immediate housing needs for senior and disabled residents in Huntington Station and across Suffolk County.

Funding from the grant will support HWCLI’s ongoing efforts to assist vulnerable residents facing housing instability, helping provide critical resources and support services to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are struggling to maintain safe and stable housing.

“We are deeply grateful to Wells Fargo for this meaningful investment in Long Island communities and for their shared commitment to strengthening housing access and affordability,” said Vanessa Baird-Streeter, President and CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island. “This support directly aligns with our mission to serve Long Islanders by addressing urgent housing needs and advancing solutions that help individuals and families secure and maintain affordable, stable homes, the foundation for health, dignity, and opportunity across our region.”

The grant was announced during the ribbon-cutting celebration for Wells Fargo’s newest Long Island branch, located at 269 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station. The newly constructed branch reflects Wells Fargo’s continued expansion and investment in communities across Long Island.

“Wells Fargo’s newest branch in Huntington Station reflects our continued commitment to the people who make this neighborhood and all of Long Island such a special place,” says Dan Hoke, Business Growth Strategy Executive for Wells Fargo. “We’re proud to serve our neighbors in Suffolk County and are truly grateful for the warm welcome we’ve received as we become part of the community and continue expanding our branch presence across Long Island.”

HWCLI remains committed to advancing equity, improving quality of life, and connecting Long Islanders to the resources they need to thrive. Partnerships like this one with Wells Fargo play an important role in helping meet growing community needs across the region.

About the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island:

The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a nonprofit umbrella organization representing health and human service providers across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. HWCLI works to improve the quality of life for Long Islanders through advocacy, direct service programs, coalition-building, and system-wide coordination. For more information on services provided by Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, visit www.hwcli.com, email [email protected], or call 516-483-1110. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X or Instagram.