What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8.80MTo assist homeless families in crisis and focuses on education and skills for future independence.
- #2 $346KTo assist eligible individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury and to provide support and services in assisting individuals with disabilities to receive comprehensive services in their home and community rather than an institution.
What they call their work
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Case Management and Life Skills Support for Shelter ResidentsProvides case management and educational workshops on life skills, parenting, employment, and nutrition to shelter residents, promoting housing retention and future independence for homeless families in crisis.
- Shelter Operations for Homeless Families and CouplesOperates year-round, 24/7-staffed shelters for homeless families and couples in Suffolk County in partnership with the Department of Social Services, providing safe housing and case management to support stability and self-sufficiency.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day Habilitation and Skill-Building ProgramsOperates individualized Day Habilitation and structured day programs that provide socialization, personal care, nutrition, supervision, and skill-building activities, including community-based volunteer opportunities, for functionally impaired individuals.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Financial Intermediary Services for Self-Directed SupportsServes as a Financial Intermediary for individuals using Self-Directed services under OPWDD, managing service plan approvals, Medicaid billing, payroll, employer responsibilities, and compliance for hired supports.
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Impaired Driving Prevention and Education 1 activity
- Impaired Driver Program for DUI/DWI/DWAI OffendersProvides education and rehabilitation services to individuals convicted of DUI, DWI, or DWAI as part of New York State's Impaired Driver Program. Services include counseling and structured programming to support behavioral change and reintegration.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) ProgramOperates a Nursing Home Transition and Diversion waiver program that supports individuals in accessing community-based care alternatives to institutionalization, promoting independent living.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Services for Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesProvides a continuum of services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including person-centered Medicaid service coordination, home and community-based supports, structured day programs, and environmental modifications to promote independence and community integration.
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Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support ServicesDelivers comprehensive home and community-based support services for individuals with traumatic brain injury, including person-centered service coordination, community integration counseling, independent living skills training, and environmental modifications to enhance accessibility and safety.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Vocational Training and Employment Support ProgramsOffers vocational training, job placement, and supported employment services through programs like Access-VR and Pathway to Employment, including individualized job coaching, internships, and job carving to prepare individuals with disabilities for competitive employment in the community.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumi Ojo | COO | 35 | $400K |
| Olaniyi Falaye | Executive Dir. | 35 | $297K |
- Dannielle Geraghty — Director
- Gillian Holder-Dawkins — Director
- Lynette Joan Grant — Chairperson
- Pamela Robinson Allen — Director
- Shamin Ahmed ESQ — Secretary
- Stephen Philips — Director
Who they work with
- Access-VR Government — State program under which Halo Network operates to deliver vocational services to individuals with disabilities.
- Center for Education and Advocacy for Independent Living Partner — Collaborates with Halo Network in providing services related to independent living.
- Department of Motor Vehicles Government — Approved by the DMV to provide education and rehabilitation services for impaired drivers.
- Department of Social Services Government — Partnered on the DSS SHELTER program providing shelter services.
- NYS Medicaid Government — Eligibility for the NHTD Waiver program requires enrollment in NYS Medicaid.
- New York State Government — Agency aims to deliver core services across communities in New York State and advocate for policy change affecting individuals with disabilities.
- NuPath Partner — Collaborates on Day Habilitation programming including skill development and group activities.
- OPWDD Government — Works with OPWDD as a Financial Intermediary to approve Self-Direction Plans and coordinate services for participants.
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-Integrated Employment and Independence Pathwaysmethodology: supported_employmentBy providing supported employment models—including job carving and job coaching—we enable sustainable workforce participation because customized roles and ongoing support align employment with individual capabilities and employer needs.
- Culturally Competent Service Deliverymethodology: cultural_competencyBy employing multilingual and multicultural staff, we improve service delivery and engagement because cultural competency fosters trust, reduces barriers, and increases relevance for diverse populations.
- Education and Skill-Building for Long-Term Independencemethodology: education-for-independenceBy focusing on education, rehabilitation, and skill-building, we support long-term independence and behavior change because equipping individuals with knowledge and practical tools enables sustained decision-making and self-sufficiency.
- Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Programmingmethodology: strengths_based_individualized_programmingBy designing services around individual goals, interests, and strengths through person-centered planning and individualized skill-building, we increase engagement and outcomes because tailored support respects agency and builds on existing capacities.
- Self-Directed Support Modelmethodology: self_directionBy empowering individuals to self-direct their services and life choices, we promote personal autonomy and full community inclusion because control over one’s support increases engagement and long-term self-sufficiency.