Health & Welfare Council of Long Island

08/20/2026

💨 Clean air matters, especially when wildfire smoke affects our skies. HEALI connects eligible Medicaid members with free asthma support to help create healthier homes and support better breathing.

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08/20/2026

Did you know you may qualify for FREE healthy meals delivered right to you? 🍽️ Find out today!

Eligible Long Island Medicaid members can get screened for FREE and connect to valuable services like food support, housing resources, and other services that can make a difference.

Together, we’re connecting more members to the resources they need and helping our communities stay supported all year long.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Live in the Islip area? Come join us!
On Tuesday, August 25th, we’re partnering with Long Island Cares and Mercy Haven, Inc. to connect you and your family with important resources available through your Medicaid plan.

🥕 Fresh food from the Long Island Cares Farm to Truck
🏠 Housing repair support
🌬️ Asthma support
📋 Information about Medicaid services
Free resources and support for your kids and your family

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Mercy Haven
859 Connetquot Ave.
Islip Terrace, NY 11752

🛍️ Don’t forget to bring your own bags!

Stop by, grab some fresh food, and learn more about the free services and support available through your Medicaid plan. Share with a friend, neighbor, or family member!

08/20/2026

☀️ Summer days are better spent connecting with our community!

HWCLI has been busy this summer all across Long Island, sharing information, answering questions, and helping residents learn more about available healthcare and nutrition resources.

We’re always ready to bring support, information, and a helping hand wherever our community needs us! If you're interested in learning more about our services or having us table your next event, email [email protected]

08/19/2026

When SNAP participation declines, families lose access to food, communities lose federal dollars, and local economies suffer. Congress can take action to reverse the harm and strengthen SNAP.

Take a look at FRAC’s SNAP Participation Tracker to monitor ongoing impacts in real time:

During the 2025–2026 school year, a record 55,362 schools offered breakfast and lunch to all their students through CEP.

08/19/2026

Behind every successful healthcare enrollment is a dedicated person helping make sense of the process.

Our Healthcare Facilitated Enrollment team works one-on-one with community members to answer questions, navigate coverage options, and provide support every step of the way. Today we’re celebrating Laura for the care and commitment she brings to that work, and the difference it makes for the people we serve.

We’re grateful for our team of knowledgeable and compassionate facilitators who help turn a complicated process into one that feels a little more manageable.

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08/19/2026

Rising health care costs continue to have a significant impact on Long Islanders, making conversations around affordability and access more important than ever.

Thank you to Congresswoman Laura Gillen for bringing together health care leaders and community partners for an important roundtable discussion on the challenges facing patients and providers across Long Island.

Our President and CEO, Vanessa Baird-Streeter, and HWCLI Board Member, David Nemiroff, CEO of Harmony Healthcare Long Island, were happy to participate in this meaningful conversation alongside health care and community leaders. Discussions like these are critical to identifying solutions and advancing a health care system that is affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of our communities.

We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with our partners and elected officials to strengthen health care access for all Long Islanders.

08/17/2026

Behind every SNAP statistic is a person, a family, and a story.

Read what SNAP participants have to say about how the program helps them feed their families and build a better future:https://frac.org/wp-content/uploads/SNAP-Matters-Quotes-2025.pdf

Food Research & Action Center Congressman Nick LaLota Rep. Andrew Garbarino Rep. Tom Suozzi Rep. Laura Gillen U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Senator Chuck Schumer

08/17/2026

✨ Join us in celebrating a visionary in maternal health!

HWCLI is proud to announce Dr. Clarel Antoine, Co-founder & Chair of RX Compassion, as the recipient of our Maternal Health Visionary Award at the 2026 Endless Summer Soirée!

For more than four decades, Dr. Antoine has advanced maternal health through groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, compassionate care, and advocacy for safer pregnancies and healthier births.

Join us as we celebrate his extraordinary contributions and lasting impact on maternal health!

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Antoine: https://conta.cc/4g1Z7mN
🎟️ Get your tickets: http://tinyurl.com/HWCLIGALA2026

📅 September 16, 2026
📍 The Royalton on the Greens | Melville, NY