named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Aftercare Program
Supports families in need following initial crisis, offering ongoing services to promote stability and independence.
Christmas Toy and School Supply Distribution
Provides toys during the holidays and school supplies to children in the community who would otherwise go without.
Families Housing Shelters
Provides congregate and scattered-site temporary housing for homeless families with children in Suffolk County, in partnership with the Department of Social Services.
NANA’s Food Pantry
Supplies food, toiletries, and clothing to families unable to access conventional food pantries, with an emphasis on nutrition and overall health.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating emergency housing and congregate shelters for homeless familiesProvides emergency housing and operates congregate shelters for homeless families with children, including a site in Center Moriches, as a contracted agency of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services. The program includes scattered-site housing and serves families, men, women, and people with disabilities.
- Providing comprehensive case management and family support servicesOffers temporary housing, intensive services, education, ongoing case management, social work support, and daily living skills training. Includes assessing families to identify barriers to permanent housing and self-sufficiency, and providing support to enable successful reintegration into the community.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Delivering meals and essential supplies to vulnerable populationsDelivers meals and provides food, toiletries, and clothing to families and individuals affected by cancer or AIDS, as well as others unable to access conventional food pantries, with an emphasis on nutritional quality. Includes community food distribution events.
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General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
- Operating a full-service community support programOperates a food pantry, clothing bank, and provides disaster relief, budgeting services, tutoring, clinical counseling, school supplies, Christmas toys, and in-kind support for infants and children, including diapers, clothes, and toys.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.27M
Contributions & grants$1.91M84%
Program service revenue$15K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$347K
expenses
Total expenses$1.93M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.40M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$927K
Cash$250K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.55M
Net assets$-1.62M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +16.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY FALANGA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $125K |
board members · 4
- DIANE SAGGIO — SECRETARY
- JEANNE BUDNICK — DIRECTOR
- VALERIE STALTER — TREASURER
- WILLIAM GUIDUCCI — PRESIDENT
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to communicate about community food distribution events.
- Island Harvest Partner — Collaborates with NANA's House to provide clients with basic necessities.
- Long Island Cares Partner — Collaborates with NANA's House to provide clients with basic necessities.
- NANA's House Partner — NEVER ALONE NEVER AFRAID INC operates as NANA's House, indicating a direct organizational identity relationship.
- Suffolk County Department of Social Services Government — Collaborates with NANA's House to develop and modify programs addressing homelessness.
- Suffolk County Department of Social Services Government — Contracted agency providing shelter and support services for homeless families.
- Suffolk County Department of Social Services Government — Contracted agency responsible for housing homeless families with children.
- local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to obtain resources and support for families.
strategies · 4
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.
- Case Management Liaison Modelmethodology: case-management-liaison-modelBy acting as a liaison between families and external service providers, the organization improves access to critical resources through coordinated referrals and advocacy because systemic navigation is a key barrier for vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.
- Comprehensive Support Modelmethodology: comprehensive_support_modelBy providing temporary housing alongside intensive services, education, and ongoing case management, the organization supports homeless families in achieving stability and self-sufficiency because integrated support addresses both immediate and systemic needs.
- Family-Centered Shelter Environmentmethodology: family-centered shelter modelBy offering shelter within a family-centered environment, the organization fosters emotional stability and belonging for homeless families with children, which increases engagement and improves long-term outcomes because safety and relational continuity are foundational to recovery from displacement.
- Individualized Support Planningmethodology: individualized_support_planningBy designing services around individuals' strengths, abilities, and personal goals rather than standardized models, the organization increases client agency and program effectiveness because tailored approaches improve relevance, engagement, and sustainable outcomes.