named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Campus Connections at Hofstra
Collaborative program with Hofstra University offering young adults with developmental disabilities inclusive campus experiences, social skills development, and exposure to university resources.
Community Habilitation
One-to-one community-based support for school-aged individuals and adults to develop life skills such as money management, interpersonal communication, and real-world navigation.
Day Habilitation Without Walls
Community-based day program with four core areas—Technology, The Arts, Lifestyle, and Vocational—designed to build skills, friendships, and independence.
Pre-Vocational Supports
Group-based training and volunteer experiences that build job readiness, communication, time management, and organizational skills in preparation for employment.
Respite Services
In-home, one-on-one support for children ages 2–5 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing family relief and early developmental skill building.
Self-Direction Services
Person-centered program under New York’s HCBS waiver that allows individuals to design and manage their own supports, including access to fiscal intermediary and support broker services.
Supported Employment
Three-phase program (Discovery, Job Development, Job Coaching) that helps individuals secure and maintain competitive employment with ongoing support.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- One-on-one and group community supportProvides individual or group-based support to promote independence and community integration for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivered across various community and residential settings.
- Residential servicesOperates 24/7 supervised residential programs in home-like settings for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including specialized homes for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia; provides personalized support in Supportive IRA settings for approximately 20 hours per week.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Supported Employment servicesProvides job development and coaching through a three-phase model—Discovery, Job Development, and Job Coaching—to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure and maintain competitive employment; includes one-on-one support for job applications, interviews, and workplace accommodations.
- Vocational assessment and career explorationConducts specialized assessments to identify strengths, aptitudes, needs, preferences, and work interests of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; facilitates workshops and work trials to expose participants to different career paths and vocational tasks.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocacy for I/DD care funding and DSP wagesOrganizes public advocacy efforts, including rallies such as the March 7, 2025 event at the New York State Office Building in Hauppauge, NY, to promote improved funding for intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) care and better wages for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Community-based skill development and enrichmentOffers technology-focused activities such as podcast production, computer skills, recording, and digital programming; provides arts-based programming including music therapy, illustration, art groups, and musical ensembles; delivers lifestyle classes in baking, cooking, fitness, and exercise to enhance well-being.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day programs and community habilitationOperates day programs focused on community integration, skill development, and work readiness; offers Community Habilitation and Day Habilitation Without Walls programs using person-centered planning to support growth in vocational, social, and recreational areas, including transportation to community sites.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- E-commerce training and work programOperates an eBay-based e-commerce program where participants gain hands-on vocational skills by managing all aspects of an online retail operation, including listing donated books, art, and sports memorabilia, customer service, shipping, and payment processing.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Inclusive higher education partnershipOffers classes for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities on Hofstra University’s campus through a collaboration with Hofstra University Continuing Education; facilitates inclusive campus experiences including access to university facilities, media, and athletic teams.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Respite care servicesProvides respite care that supports the growth and progress of individuals with developmental disabilities, offering temporary relief and support to family caregivers.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Self-direction support servicesProvides fiscal intermediary services for self-directed care, including payroll, budget oversight, Medicaid compliance, and staff onboarding; offers support broker services to guide person-centered planning, develop individualized habilitation plans and budgets, and provide ongoing advocacy and training.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$24.52M
Contributions & grants$427K2%
Program service revenue$23.94M98%
Investment income$145K1%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$22.73M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16.26M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.46M
Cash$3.42M
Investments$0
Liabilities$8.80M
Net assets$7.67M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Eileen Egan | Executive Director | 40 | $339K |
| Minglan Cai | Chief Financial officer | 40 | $236K |
| Jennifer Phillips | Chief Program officer-Community Program | 40 | $194K |
| Heather Aylward | Chief Program officer-Residential Program | 40 | $174K |
| Colleen Slattery | Dir of fundraising & Communication | 40 | $156K |
| Denise Walsh | Sr. Dir of compliance | 40 | $146K |
| Patricia Keitt | Direct Support Professional | 79 | $115K |
| Yolanda Milford | Direct Support Professional | 77 | $113K |
| Eric Weigel | Facilities Manager | 40 | $112K |
board members · 12
- Daniel Brenner — Member
- David M Donnelly — Secretary
- Jeffrey Fachler — Vice President
- Joe Dimaggio — Member
- Johnathan Lerner — Member
- Maria Massei-Rosato — President
- Michelle Urban — Member
- Nancy Comer — Member
- Paul Woldar — Member
- Robert Peare — Treasurer
- Siobhain Miniarovich — Member
- Tamica Thomas — Member
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Bellmore-Merrick School District Partner — Donated a warehouse space used for the CMA eAcademy work training program.
- Bellmore-Merrick School District Partner — Donated a work training site and warehouse space used for the CMA eAcademy program.
- Hofstra University Continuing Education Partner — Collaborates with Community Mainstreaming Associates Inc to offer classes for young adults with autism and developmental disabilities on campus.
- Long Island Partner — Service delivery location and community partner for programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- New York State Office Government — Lobbying state government officials to increase Medicaid rates, establish a wage commission, and provide capital funding for facility upgrades.
- New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Operates Community Habilitation program under OPWDD funding and oversight.
- Nikkeya Bell Partner — Family member of a service recipient who provided a testimonial about the organization's support
- OPWDD Government — Approved Fiscal Intermediary and partner in delivering self-directed services under New York State’s HCBS waiver program.
- OPWDD Government — Collaborates with OPWDD through its employability pledge to expand inclusive employment opportunities for participants.
- OPWDD Government — Partnered with OPWDD on the EmployAbility Inclusive Workforce Pledge.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — OPWDD certifies Community Mainstreaming's residential programs and provides oversight for services.
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.
- Ability-Focused Vocational Developmentmethodology: ability_focused_vocational_trainingBy focusing on individual abilities rather than limitations and using real-world vocational training—particularly through e-commerce tasks—the organization builds practical skills, employment readiness, and independence, because meaningful work in authentic settings reinforces competence, confidence, and long-term job retention.
- Integrated Service and Advocacy Modelmethodology: integrated_service_and_advocacyBy combining direct service provision with systemic advocacy—such as pushing for wage equity, infrastructure modernization, and financing reform—the organization strengthens both individual outcomes and the long-term sustainability of the care system, because improving workforce conditions and funding stability enables higher-quality, more consistent support for people with IDD.
- Person-Centered Planning and Supportmethodology: person_centered_planningBy engaging individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in co-creating their own life and support plans, the organization fosters autonomy, informed decision-making, and personalized growth, because self-direction increases motivation, reduces dependency, and leads to more sustainable community integration and fulfillment.