The Nicholas Center

10/12/2026

The Nicholas Center will be closed today, Monday, October 12th, in observance of the Indigenous People's Day/Columbus Day.

We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th.

Wishing you a happy long weekend!

10/09/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ).

What better way to celebrate this important month than by becoming a Monthly Member and advocating for our Supported Employment Programs (SEMP)?

Recently, SEMP participants employed at our SEMP Partners proudly presented Supported Employment certificates to the staff at their jobs to celebrate these impactful partnerships.

Thank you to Second Mouse Cheese, P10 Fitness, Spectrum Designs Foundation for employing our talented participants!

Our Monthly Members are a vital part of The Nicholas Center's mission—to create innovative programs and services to help Autistic individuals learn, live, and work in the community.

As a TNC Monthly Member, your ongoing gift provides consistent support to help sustain and grow important programs like Vocational Training, Community Stewardship, Supported Employment, and many more!

Click here to become a Monthly Member today: https://tncnewyork.org/monthly-giving

10/08/2026

The TNC Elliptical competition is heating up! Arielle set a new TNC World Record on the elliptical only for Javari to answer the challenge the next day! But Arielle wasn’t done yet—she came right back to reclaim her crown!

Who will take home the medal? Tune in to Nicholas Center News to find out!



Music: www.purple-planet.com

10/08/2026

The TNC Elliptical competition is heating up! Arielle set a new TNC World Record on the elliptical only for Javari to answer the challenge the next day! But Arielle wasn't done yet—she came right back to reclaim her crown!

Who will take home the medal? Tune in to Nicholas Center News to find out!



Music: www.purple-planet.com

10/06/2026

THANK YOU, Hearts PW!

TNC is a proud grant recipient of Hearts PW for the 2026–2027 season.

We are so grateful to Hearts PW for sparking the inspiration for TNC's first-ever musical production 3 years ago.

Mark your calendar for 4/1/2027, because our next musical is going to be bigger, brighter, and better than ever!

10/05/2026

Shout out to TNC family members Cory Levine, Eric Smith and Mitchell Smith for driving another massive success with this year's Tailgate for Autism!

It's amazing watching the next generation take the torch and carve out their own path to sustain our work at TNC.

Five years of impact and counting—thank you all for your dedicated support.

Year 6 is going to be great!

There is still time to donate to the event. Click here to donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/fifth-annual-tailgate-for-autism-2026

10/02/2026

Thank you to Community Chest of Port Washington for continuing to fund our mission and make great and delicious things happen!

🍫🏆 Congratulations to TNC Chocolate Lab!

The Community Chest of Port Washington is proud to celebrate TNC Chocolate Lab, a program of The Nicholas Center, on being named Nonprofit of the Year at the Long Island Business News 2026 Corporate Citizenship Awards!

This recognition celebrates the meaningful work happening at TNC Chocolate Lab, creating vocational training, building skills, and providing paid employment opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum.

We’re proud to support organizations that create opportunities and strengthen our community. Congratulations to the entire TNC Chocolate Lab team on this well-deserved recognition! ❤️

Learn more about TNC Chocolate Lab, follow their page, and help us celebrate by sharing their story.

10/01/2026

Support TNC at the 5th Annual "Tailgate for Autism"! 🏈💙

TNC Family Members, Cory Levine, & Cousins, Eric & Mitchell Smith, Co-Host their 5th Annual Fundraiser to benefit The Nicholas Center.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 3PM - 6PM at The Stumble Inn.
This year including games for your little ones!

TO DONATE:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/fifth-annual-tailgate-for-autism-2026

FOR TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fifth-annual-tailgate-for-autism-tickets-1998132276427?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/30/2026

After a summer hiatus of rest and practice, TNC podcast is returning on October 14th.

Catch up on previous episodes now!

Who would you like to hear interviewed on Agents of Humanity?

09/30/2026

TNC was proud to attend the Greentrees Good Neighbor Grant Luncheon! Thank you for your continued support of our mission and so many in our community!