Story-Based Engagement

Provides fiscal sponsorship for the organization Drug Crisis in Our Backyard to support awareness, education, and family assistance related to prescription and illegal drug abuse.

Implements programs that equip youth with decision-making skills and engage families in protective involvement to prevent substance use and destructive behaviors.

Creates and distributes educational resource guides for youth on topics including mental health, substance misuse prevention, and digital safety, such as the Yorktown Together! guide series.

Provides free training in naloxone use and distributes naloxone kits to the community to prevent opioid overdose deaths.

Hosts a free weekly yoga class focused on somatic mindfulness, grounding, and breath regulation to support family members of individuals struggling with addiction.

Curates and hosts a virtual Save A Life Wellness Fair to connect the community with potentially lifesaving information and resources.

Authored and published the Drug Epidemic Awareness Memorial Resource Guide and the Playbook for Thoughtful Service to promote awareness and guide community action.

Offers evidence-based training programs including CRAFT and Invitation to Change approaches, along with weekly family support groups and individual coaching to help families support loved ones struggling with substance use.

Operates as a community coalition in Yorktown Heights, NY, fostering cross-sector collaboration among communities, nonprofits, and government entities to promote youth safety and prevent substance abuse.

Raises and directs funds specifically for research into Infantile Spasms, a severe epilepsy syndrome in infants.

Hosts an annual charity golf tournament to raise funds and awareness for children diagnosed with severe epilepsy and families affected by Infantile Spasms.

Offers financial support for medical expenses including second opinions, specialized equipment, travel, and uninsured procedures for families affected by Infantile Spasms.

Supplies specialized medical equipment such as car seats and bath chairs to improve safety and daily care, and supports coordination of complex medical procedures and follow-up evaluations including EEG monitoring.

Assists families in adjusting medication regimens for children with epilepsy, resulting in reduced seizure frequency and improved developmental outcomes.

Conducts advocacy and awareness initiatives including recognition of Infantile Spasms Awareness Week and public education campaigns to increase understanding of this rare form of epilepsy.

Facilitates and supports families in obtaining specialized surgical interventions, including partial corpus callosotomy via laser ablation, for the treatment of severe epilepsy.

Offers evidence-based educational programming and community outreach on tick bite avoidance, tick identification, early symptom recognition, and prevention strategies for both humans and pets. Delivers workshops to adults and youth groups, including schools, summer camps, and parks, and has conducted hundreds of community presentations.

Shares personal stories of individuals affected by Lyme disease to raise public awareness and support advocacy efforts, including through participation in events like the Alliance's Lyme Summit.