named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Energy Circle & Healing Service
Monthly meditation and healing circle led by volunteer energy workers, offered in-person and via Zoom
Goddess Rosary Prayers
Weekly Zoom gathering honoring the feminine aspect of the Divine through interfaith prayer and intention setting
Lightpath Activities
Series of educational and spiritual development offerings including workshops, book discussions, 12-Steps+ support groups, and seasonal rituals
Prayer Chain
Community prayer network that offers intercessory prayer for healing, comfort, and support upon request
Sacred Chanting
Weekly morning chanting session via Zoom, inspired by Buddhist practice, to promote spiritual connection and energy flow
Saturday Worship Service
Weekly interfaith worship featuring music, meditation, inspirational messages, and communal fellowship; also streamed live on Facebook and archived on YouTube
Starter Pack Program
Provides essential household items to families transitioning from homelessness or foster care into permanent housing on Long Island
Water Blessings
Monthly ritual in which members bless water with healing intentions before releasing it into natural waterways across Long Island
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 3 activities
- Conducts monthly and weekly spiritual healing servicesHosts a monthly Energy Circle & Healing Service (in person and via Zoom) and weekly one-on-one energy healing sessions during select Saturday services for community members.
- Offers interspiritual education and spiritual formation programsProvides ongoing educational classes in 'A Course in Miracles' and an interspiritual seminary program for individuals seeking spiritual development or a calling to serve.
- Organizes weekly interfaith spiritual practices on ZoomHosts weekly Goddess Rosary Prayers and Sacred Chanting sessions via Zoom, focusing on the feminine aspect of the Divine and Buddhist-inspired chants to foster spiritual connection.
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Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
- Distributes Prayer Stars and maintains a Prayer ChainShares inspirational greeting cards called Prayer Stars with individuals in need of healing and operates a Prayer Chain that collects and responds to prayer requests for spiritual support.
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Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
- Extends Starter Pack support to youth aging out of foster careProvides Starter Packs to youth transitioning out of the foster care system, expanding the program’s reach beyond homeless families to support independent living.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Hosts weekly multifaith worship servicesConducts live weekly worship services every Saturday morning at 10 a.m., streamed on Facebook for remote participants, fostering a multifaith spiritual community.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Operates community food and garden programsRuns a food bank program and manages a community garden to support local food access and community engagement on Long Island.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes bingo fundraiserHosts a bingo event as its primary fundraising activity to support organizational programs.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Provides Starter Packs for families transitioning from homelessnessDistributes and delivers starter kits containing essential household items to families transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing on Long Island; over 100 packs have been delivered.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Provides handmade blankets to infants through Blankets for BabesDelivers handmade blankets to infants through the Blankets for Babes initiative, part of GOL's LightWorks community service projects.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Runs holiday gift program for underserved childrenOrganizes an annual holiday program that provides gifts or support to underserved children in the community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts monthly Water Blessings for spiritual healingPerforms monthly Water Blessings by praying over water and releasing it into natural waterways on Long Island as a form of spiritual healing and planetary care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$153K
Contributions & grants$77K50%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue$74K
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses5%
Admin / overhead95%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$63K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$143K
Cash$117K
Investments$0
Liabilities$58K
Net assets$85K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ARTHUR JACQUES — PRESIDENT
- CONNIE UNGEHEUER — SECRETARY
- EVELYN DIGSBY — TRUSTEE
- JO ANN BARRETT — SR OFFICIANT
- JODI SALKO — VICE PRESIDE
- KATHLEEN CHIDDO — TREASURER
- WALTER WISNEIWSKI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Dr. Phil Scimé Partner — Point of contact for volunteering at the bingo event.
- Facebook Network — Shares Zoom links and updates through its Facebook page for community participation in Goddess Rosary Prayers.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to live stream weekly worship services and share content with homebound or distant participants.
- Facebook Partner — Streams live worship services via Facebook Live and maintains an organizational presence.
- Huntington Clergy Association Partner — Reverend JoAnn Barrett is a member of this local interfaith clergy group.
- Leadership Huntington Partner — Reverend JoAnn Barrett is a member of this local leadership organization.
- MeetUp Partner — Lists events and gatherings on MeetUp platform for member coordination.
- Stony Brook School of Social Welfare Partner — Has invited Reverend JoAnn Barrett to deliver spiritual and inspirational orations.
- VA Medical Center Partner — Has invited Reverend JoAnn Barrett to deliver spiritual and inspirational orations.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts archived worship services on YouTube for ongoing access.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts recorded worship services for on-demand viewing by the community.
- foster care organizations Partner — Partner organizations collaborate to provide Starter Packs to youth aging out of the foster care system.
- local homeless agencies Partner — Partner agencies refer clients and collaborate on determining needs for Starter Pack deliveries.
- local social service agencies Partner — Collaborates with local social service agencies to identify families in need and deliver S.T.A.R.T.E.R. Packs.
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.
- Client-Centered Material Supportmethodology: client_centered_customizationBy customizing household starter kits based on specific family needs in partnership with social services, the organization strengthens housing stability because addressing immediate material gaps reduces re-housing disruption and supports dignity in transition.
- Interspiritual Community Engagementmethodology: interspiritualityBy drawing on the wisdom of diverse faith traditions and emphasizing shared mystical experiences and human values, the organization fosters inclusive spiritual growth and collective transformation because shared heart-centered experience transcends doctrinal differences.
- Spiritual Practices as Transformative Interventionsmethodology: prayer_based_interventionBy engaging in prayer, contemplative chanting, and Indigenous spiritual teachings, the organization produces personal and communal healing because these practices are believed to circulate spiritual energy, transform consciousness, and mediate divine intervention.