What they reported doing
- #1 primary $302KTHE SUMMIT PROGRAM PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTED HOUSING WITH SUPPORT SERVICES. SUMMIT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACED WITH HOMELESSNESS.THE PROGRAM SERVES BOTH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS (SPMI) AND MENTALLY ILL CHEMICAL ABUSERS (MICA) INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN COMMNITY BASED HOMES. CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ALONG WITH PERMANENT HOUSING. STAFF CONDUCT SITE VISITS WITH RESIDENTS TWICE PER MONTH FOR SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN FUNCTIONING INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY.
What they call their work
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 4 activities
- Offers employment in shelter and case management servicesProvides employment opportunities within the organization in shelter operations and case management services.
- Provides emergency housing for homeless families in Suffolk CountyDelivers emergency housing for homeless families in Suffolk County under a contract with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services.
- Provides permanent housing and support services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDSOffers permanent housing through the Village Program to individuals and families diagnosed with HIV/AIDS who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, combined with case management and support services.
- Supports resident transitions to independent living and stable housingIn 2020, helped 39% of residents graduate to more independent living within TSLI, moved 33% into programs with increased support, placed 27% into independent housing, and discharged 23% to family settings. Additionally, helped 14 families secure permanent housing.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 2 activities
- Delivers rehabilitation and life skills training for residentsProvides comprehensive rehabilitation services including self-advocacy training, daily living skills, medication and symptom management, budgeting, meal preparation, parenting, and public assistance case management through case managers and shelter staff.
- Facilitates employment and vocational opportunities for adults with mental illnessOperates a Special Employment Program providing vocational assessment, training, and paid work opportunities in maintenance and painting for adults with mental illness in Suffolk County; over 100 individuals have participated since inception. In 2020, 37 adult residents engaged in vocationally related opportunities, including employment, and 7% of Summit Program residents obtained and maintained employment.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes holiday gifts to children in agency programsProvides multiple gifts to children in agency programs based on individually written wish lists.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts annual fundraiser to support resident programsHosts an annual fundraising event each November to generate financial support for programs serving residents.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Implements Medicaid compliance programImplements a Medicaid compliance program to ensure adherence to Medicaid regulations.
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Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Manages organizational fiscal and administrative operationsManages a $12.5 million annual budget and oversees fiscal management, financial reporting, accounting, legal affairs, fundraising, grant writing and reporting, project development, and community relations.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Participates in community events to support partner organizationsEngages in locally held events to support partner organizations and strengthen community ties.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Provides meals and educational enrollment for children in agency programsProvided 32,790 meals to children in 2020 and ensured all school-aged children in agency programs were enrolled in educational programs.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Provides permanent supported housing and case management for homeless individuals and families with psychiatric disabilitiesOperates the Summit Program, which provides permanent housing and support services to individuals and families who are homeless and psychiatrically disabled, including those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and mentally ill chemical abusers (MICA). Staff conduct regular site visits (weekly or bi-weekly) and offer 24-hour crisis management support. In 2020, 79% of residents maintained their housing.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BRUNO LASPINA | CEO | 30 | $697K |
| LINDSAY MEYER | COO | 35 | $315K |
| JANINE GARRITI | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 35 | $281K |
| DEBORAH SANDERSON | DIVISION MANAGER | 34 | $219K |
| TRACEY BIRK | SENIOR CASE MANAGER | 73 | $214K |
| COLLEEN JURAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 35 | $194K |
| SHARON KENNEY | HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER | 35 | $186K |
| SHARON JOHNSON | PROGRAM MANAGER | 45 | $168K |
| LINDA GHERES | SENIOR BOOKKEEPER | 32 | $152K |
| SUSAN CUSMANO | PROGRAM MANAGER | 59 | $146K |
- BURTON WESTON — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY LOMBARDI — VICE PRESIDENT
- JON H RUISS JR — BOARD MEMBER
- KAY POSILLICO — PRESIDENT
- MARCIA FIELD — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY BETH GRIFFIN — BOARD MEMBER
- REBECCA BONANNO — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- RICHARD BONANNO — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Collaborator in locally held events
- CUE Brokerage Insurance Partner — Steven Cianciabella, President of CUE Brokerage Insurance, is a member of the President’s Community Advisory Board.
- Clinical Trail Media Partner — Contributes time, money, or services to support agency residents.
- Haven House Bridges Partner — Collaborates on service delivery and shared programming under the joint name Transitional Services of Long Island & Haven House Bridges.
- Holiday Magic Partner — Provides holiday gifts to children in agency programs.
- Lincoln Financial Partner — William Handwerker, Financial Planner at Lincoln Financial, is a member of the President’s Community Advisory Board.
- M&M Angels Partner — Supports residents through gift donations and other efforts.
- M+T Bank Partner — Daniel Liberty, Regional Vice President at M+T Bank, is a member of the President’s Community Advisory Board.
- NY Division of Human Rights Government — Complies with and references policies from the NY Division of Human Rights.
- Pajamas for Peace Partner — Donates pajamas and provides support to residents.
- Signature Bank Partner — Jan Ashley, Group Director & Senior Vice President at Signature Bank, is a member of the President’s Community Advisory Board.
- Suffolk County Department of Social Services Government — Contract partner for emergency housing services for homeless families
- Suffolk County Department of Social Services Partner — Refers eligible homeless families and contracts with HHB to provide emergency housing services.
- Suffolk County Legislator Samuel Gonzalez Government — Donated backpacks filled with school supplies to student residents.
- Supplies for Success Partner — Donates school supplies to support student residents.
- United Way of Long Island Partner — Collaborator in locally held events
How they approach the work
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- Housing-First with Wraparound Supportsmethodology: housing_firstBy providing permanent housing without preconditions, combined with ongoing case management and support services, individuals and families experiencing homelessness—particularly those with serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or co-occurring disorders—are better able to stabilize and achieve self-sufficiency because housing security is foundational to engagement in treatment and life skills development.
- Progressive Independence through Structured Rehabilitationmethodology: rehabilitation_counselingBy using a step-wise residential model and comprehensive rehabilitation counseling that includes skill-building, vocational training, and leadership advancement, individuals with psychiatric disabilities gain real-world experience and confidence, enabling greater independence because structured progression builds competence and self-efficacy over time.