named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Trips
Annual outings to locations such as Broadway shows, bowling alleys, South Street Seaport, Mets games, and county parks for social engagement and skill-building
Three-Day Weekend Trips
Annual weekend excursions to destinations including Mystic (CT), Washington DC, Toronto, and Las Vegas, offering members immersive social experiences
Weekly Meetings & Trips
Recreational and social activities held weekly at EPIC Long Island, including movie and pizza nights, board games, gym nights, arts and crafts, and international food nights, designed to build social skills and friendships
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Facilitates social skills development and friendships among developmentally delayed adultsProvides a nurturing environment through structured weekly and trip-based programming designed to improve social skills, self-esteem, and reduce loneliness for developmentally delayed adults.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Hosts weekly social and recreational gatherings for developmentally delayed adultsOrganizes weekly meetings every Sunday at EPIC Long Island in East Meadow, New York, featuring activities such as movie and pizza night, board games, gym night, arts and crafts, and international food night to support social skill development and friendship building.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Organizes annual day trips and multi-day excursions for membersPlans multiple day trips per year—including Broadway shows, bowling, Mets games, and park barbecues—and provides an annual three-day weekend trip to destinations such as Mystic, Connecticut, Washington, DC, Toronto, and Las Vegas to promote social engagement and personal growth among developmentally delayed adults.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$11K44%
Program service revenue$2K9%
Investment income$3K13%
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expenses
Total expenses$37K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$129K
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Net assets$124K
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JAMES HEALY — DIRECTOR
- MICK MARCHIA — DIRECTOR
- NINA RUSNAK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- EPIC Long Island Partner — Hosts weekly gatherings at EPIC Long Island's location in East Meadow, New York.
- EPIC Long Island Partner — Hosts weekly meetings for The Friendship Connection Foundation Inc.
- Eliran Eliaz Partner — Volunteering as an independent consultant and previously served as Executive Director of the Friendship Connection Foundation.
strategies · 2
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.
- Participant-Driven Programmingmethodology: participant-driven programmingBy involving members in choosing meeting activities with professional guidance, the organization increases engagement and ownership in programming, because autonomy enhances motivation and social investment.
- Therapeutically Supported Social Developmentmethodology: therapeutically-supported social developmentBy providing recreational and social activities within a therapeutically structured environment, the organization fosters the development of social skills and friendships among developmentally delayed adults, because professional guidance lowers pressure and increases emotional safety.