Compass Kids aims to build a foundation for philanthropy in kids ages 4-7 through age appropriate, hands-on volunteer experiences – while giving back to our…
Show More »Compass Kids aims to build a foundation for philanthropy in kids ages 4-7 through age appropriate, hands-on volunteer experiences – while giving back to our community in a meaningful way.
In 1996, inspired by her vision, Lillian Julien gathered a group of parents living with the loss of a child together for solace and support.…
Show More »In 1996, inspired by her vision, Lillian Julien gathered a group of parents living with the loss of a child together for solace and support. They began meeting informally in the safety of each other’s homes, finding comfort and support by being together and freely expressing their grief with people who could understand. Through this sense of community, they were able to thrive and impact each other’s lives while remaining eternally connected to their children. They began reaching out to other parents living with the loss of their children, and their group grew into a larger network. Their experiences together have generated love and hope, resulting in the creation of COPE, a foundation dedicated to providing emotional support to individuals and families who are struggling to cope with life after loss.
COPE was recognized as a 501(c) (3) organization in 1999 and has grown from a small group of families meeting in each others’ homes to a support network of over 1000 families meeting, gathering and healing at our new location, COPE at Cedarmere, 225 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY 11576, as well as in generously donated space on Long Island.
COPE’s programs have expanded to offer support to all family members including Camp Erin NYC – a free weekend bereavement camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of someone close to them as well as our Teen General Loss Bereavement Group.
Our monthly healing workshops offer yoga, meditation, Reiki, art, movement, music, breath work and more.
COPE offers special events and workshops, professional forums, a grief support line and an extensive website, ongoing support group meetings and the one-on-one support of peer mentors.
CP Soccer’s mission is to build a nation-wide soccer league for kids who suffer from cerebral palsy, stroke or traumatic brain injury. Currently in the…
Show More »CP Soccer’s mission is to build a nation-wide soccer league for kids who suffer from cerebral palsy, stroke or traumatic brain injury. Currently in the US, there is a clear path for able-bodied kids to play soccer throughout their youth and up to the highest levels, culminating in the Olympics. For people with developmental disabilities, there are programs like TOPS Soccer, which leads to the Special Olympics at the highest level. Paralympic Soccer is the highest level of play for people with physical disabilities, who are otherwise developmentally able. To qualify for Paralympic Soccer, players must have some sort of brain injury – cerebral palsy, stroke or traumatic brain injury. While there are national feeder systems for Olympic Soccer and Special Olympic Soccer, there is no national program for kids who would qualify for the Paralympics. We are creating the first national feeder system in the US for Paralympic Soccer.
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of…
Show More »The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Since our founding in 1967, the Foundation has played a role in every major breakthrough in IBD research. We are committed to finding the causes, treatments, and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. And we won’t stop until we realize our vision of a future free from Crohn’s and colitis.
Cure Rare Disease™ is developing custom therapeutics that are as unique to the individuals they are meant to treat. Our mission is to offer effective,…
Show More »Cure Rare Disease™ is developing custom therapeutics that are as unique to the individuals they are meant to treat. Our mission is to offer effective, life-saving treatments developed through collaborations with world-renowned researchers and clinicians, and in partnership with our generous donors. Our customized therapeutics are designed specifically for the men and women who continue to fight for their right to live long, full, healthy lives despite having been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder for which they’ve been told there is no treatment or cure.