named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Connections Program
8-week free support group for individuals and families grieving a loss due to suicide or drug overdose; meets weekly in Sayville, NY
Dinner Brigade
Volunteer-led initiative providing hot meals during support group sessions to foster community and care
QPR Training
Evidence-based suicide prevention training provided to schools, businesses, and organizations to teach recognition of suicide warning signs and intervention steps
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 2 activities
- Operate grief support groups for individuals and families affected by suicide or drug overdoseProvides ongoing, structured support groups such as the "Connections" program and an 8-week support group in Sayville for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide or overdose. These groups offer a safe space for emotional recovery and peer support.
- Provide meals as part of grief support programmingSupplies hot or warm meals to participants during support group sessions in the Connections Program, supporting their emotional and physical well-being during recovery from loss due to suicide or drug overdose.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Deliver suicide and addiction prevention education and trainingOffers community-wide prevention programs including QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training to schools, businesses, and organizations, as well as awareness and coping resources on suicide and addiction.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$121K
Contributions & grants$48K39%
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expenses
Total expenses$115K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$44K
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balance sheet
Total assets$63K
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Net assets$63K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +38.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- John Lorenzo — Director
- Kevin Folks — Director
- Kevin Rogers — Director
- Laurie Pinka — Director
- Mark Shivers — Director
- Martin Racanelli Jr — Director
- Tim Leigh-Manuell — Director
- Valerie Shivers — Director
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- American Association of Suicidology Partner — Provides resources on suicidology
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner — Provides suicide prevention resources
- Blackbird's Grille Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Butera's Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Cafe Joelle Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Compassionate Friends Partner — Provides support for families experiencing child loss
- Five Points Cafe Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Furci's Pizza Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Harbor Crab Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Irish Coffee Pub Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Karver's Grille Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- National Alliance for Grieving Children Partner — Provides resources for grieving children
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline Partner — Provides suicide prevention support
- Parlor House Grill Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- QPR Institute Partner — Provider of the QPR suicide prevention training program offered by The Neighborhood House.
- Response of Suffolk County Government — Provides local suicide prevention and response services
- Sal's Pizzeria Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Sayville Athletic Club Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Sayville Bait and Tackle Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- Suicide Prevention Coalition Partner — Provides suicide prevention resources
- The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families Partner — Provides resources for grieving children and families
- The Sayville Inn Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- The Wayward Sayville Partner — Restaurant sponsor participating in the Donate a Dinner program
- corporate partners Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners to deliver prevention programs on suicide, addiction, and grief.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community of Care Through Shared Mealsmethodology: support-through-mealsBy integrating shared meals into grief support programming, we build a community of care grounded in kindness and respect because nourishment in a communal setting reduces isolation and strengthens emotional recovery.
- QPR Suicide Prevention Modelmethodology: qpr-suicide-preventionBy teaching the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) intervention, we enable early detection and response to suicide crises because equipping community members with standardized, evidence-based tools increases the likelihood of timely life-saving action.
- Trauma-Informed Grief Supportmethodology: trauma-informed_grief_supportBy providing specialized grief support tailored to traumatic loss due to suicide and overdose, we foster long-term coping and emotional healing because addressing trauma as a distinct psychological experience improves engagement and recovery outcomes.