Integrated Workforce Ecosystem

Supports creative expression and community visibility for autistic adults through organizing art shows in partnership with The Art Guild of Port Washington and producing a podcast, "Agents of Humanity," co-hosted by autistic individuals.

Provides individualized support to autistic adults in developing personal, social, and daily living skills—including travel training, health and wellness, personal care, and life safety—to promote independence and community inclusion.

Produces and distributes community newsletters—'Nicholas Center News,' 'Port Washington Navigator,' and 'Westchester Navigator'—to share news, events, and updates with participants and the broader community.

Procures, organizes, and delivers donated essential items and monthly supplies—including food, hygiene products, and household goods—to approximately 3,500–5,000 food-insecure individuals and families through partner pantries in Long Island and Westchester.

Operates comprehensive programs focused on developing life skills, social and communication abilities, vocational training, and community engagement for autistic adults, delivered through year-round programming at two New York locations, including expanded services in Westchester.

Provides on-the-job support, job coaching, internships, and pathways to permanent job placement for autistic adults through its Supported Employment Program (SEMP), including partnerships with community businesses and support for micro-business creation and sustainability.

Offers structured vocational training through skills assessment, work readiness curriculum, paid internships, and community-based volunteering to prepare autistic individuals for employment; includes on-site work at Vocational Skills Centers and job exploration through TNC Volunteer Groups.

Conducts advocacy work to combat discrimination and close service gaps for LGBTQ+ people, ensuring equitable access to resources and protections.

Executes an annual tourism marketing campaign using traditional media, social media, and digital marketing to promote Nyack as a destination.

Develops a distinct Nyack brand for use by local constituents to promote the community and increase commerce, in collaboration with local and regional entities.

Produces and distributes a newsletter to share information with the local community.

Organizes and hosts opening receptions for collaborative art exhibitions, such as "The Next Gesture" by Chris Soria and Misha Tyutyunik, and produces or sponsors arts, multicultural, and entertainment programming for audiences in and around Rockland County.

Added Grab-and-Go parking spaces with free 10-minute parking to support curbside pickup from local restaurants and retail shops, enhancing convenience for visitors and residents.

Provides maps, brochures, and local restaurant menus to visitors at the Nyack Visitors Center to support tourism and local commerce.

Highlights local resale merchants and curated vintage stores to promote secondhand shopping in Nyack; operates a volunteer-run thrift shop established in 1968 that donates all proceeds to local charities.

Operates a twice-weekly afterschool program for LGBTQ+ youth in middle and high school that includes dinner, mental health resources, tutoring, and socialization in English and Spanish; provides one-on-one support for families including school advocacy and emotional processing; and offers monthly support groups, survival services, referrals, and navigation assistance for medical care, mental health, housing, legal, and social services.

Operates a free shuttle bus service connecting Palisades Center Lot J and Tarrytown Train Station on weekends, with stops at Rockland Landing and Westchester Landing to improve regional accessibility.

Provides Arts & Crafts classes for older adults and youth as a space for relaxation, wellness, and community building.