Options for Community Living, Inc.

Options for Community Living, Inc. Serving Long Islanders In Need Since 1982

"Community" means ensuring everyone has a safe place to land and the freedom to be exactly who they are.This June, and e...
06/12/2026

"Community" means ensuring everyone has a safe place to land and the freedom to be exactly who they are.

This June, and every month after, Options for Community Living stands proudly with the LGBTQ+ community. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers, fostering independence, and treating every individual with the respect and dignity they deserve. 🏡❤️ 🏳️‍🌈

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Options!

We’re gonna need a bigger trunk! 📦We just picked up hundreds of pounds of food and beverages from our amazing friends at...
06/05/2026

We’re gonna need a bigger trunk! 📦

We just picked up hundreds of pounds of food and beverages from our amazing friends at Precision Pharmacy!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, they hosted a massive food drive, and we were thrilled to go load up for our community.

A massive thank you to Precision LTC Pharmacy for helping collect and to our team and theirs, for the workout getting it all back to headquarters! 🍏

Dear Options Community, June is LGBTQ+ Pride month. The first Pride parade took place in New York City as gay activists ...
06/05/2026

Dear Options Community,

June is LGBTQ+ Pride month. The first Pride parade took place in New York City as gay activists commemorated the events of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Since the first Pride celebration almost sixty years ago, the q***r and trans rights movement has evolved into a political and cultural force that has fought for equality for all people.

PRIDE Month celebrates LGBTQ+ culture, achievements, and activism. Through these efforts, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies aim to increase awareness of ongoing issues of inequality as well as commemorate the lives lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS continues to disproportionately affect members of the LGBTQ+ community, especially LGBTQ+ communities of color, cisgender Black men, Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men, transgender women, and Black women.

Options has been a provider of HIV/AIDS services since 1994 and is proud to partner with the LGBTQ+ community on the path to ENDING THE EPIDEMIC!

Options is proud to stand alongside our LGBTQ+ employees, program participants, and community members in celebration of PRIDE Month.

Inequity harms mental health. LGBTQ+ individuals experience mental health struggles at higher rates than their straight and cisgender peers. Mental health challenges among the LGBTQ+ community are primarily due to individuals facing stigma, discrimination, and bias in many forms.

This month and every month, we are your allies, and we are here to support you. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Yolanda Robano-Gross, LMSW, MHA
Chief Executive Officer
Options for Community Living, Inc.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ June has arrived, and we're thrilled to celebrate Pride Month began as a commemoration of the Stonewall Riots...
06/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ June has arrived, and we're thrilled to celebrate

Pride Month began as a commemoration of the Stonewall Riots in 1969, a courageous moment when LGBTQ+ individuals, led by transgender and gender-nonconforming people, stood up against discrimination. Their act of bravery sparked a global fight for equality that continues to inspire many today.

✨ At Options, we are proud to be allies to our colleagues, clients, friends, and loved ones who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and respected — and free from fear for simply existing as they are. This month, we encourage you to reflect on the actions we can each take to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive world.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Valuing different perspectives make us better together, and we're excited to keep strengthening our culture of unity and understanding.

Keep an eye out for our posts. We’re celebrating and educating all month!

🙌 Thank you to our partners &

Beautiful day to celebrate the Richard Brodsky’s 19th annual 5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk! We had an incredible turnout fro...
05/31/2026

Beautiful day to celebrate the Richard Brodsky’s 19th annual 5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk!

We had an incredible turnout from Team Options, and a huge shoutout to our team members who placed in the top tier! ✨ We are so proud to show up year after year for this incredible cause.

Thank you so much to our staff, Board, friends, family, and community for joining us and making a difference. It was also a pleasure meeting Councilwoman Laura A. Ryder with the Town of Hempstead!

✨ Save The Date for something delicious! ✨ Wednesday, June 24th. We are partnering with The Tap Room for a delicious day...
05/29/2026

✨ Save The Date for something delicious! ✨ Wednesday, June 24th.

We are partnering with The Tap Room for a delicious day and night of giving back. 🍔 Whether you're craving going out or a cozy night in, you can make a huge impact. Tap Room will be donating an incredible 30% of food and beverage sales back to Options for Community Living, Inc.!

Only at Participating Locations: Ronkonkoma & Rockville Centre**

How to participate: Dine-In: You must show the event flyer to your server when ordering! You can download it ahead of time here: optionscl.org/events/tap-into-giving. For Take-Out: Use code OPTIONS at check-out.

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers—let’s pack the house (and the takeout lines) for a great cause!

It’s almost time for the New York Nonprofit Media’s 12th annual Nonprofit OpCon, the can’t-miss event of the summer abou...
05/29/2026

It’s almost time for the New York Nonprofit Media’s 12th annual Nonprofit OpCon, the can’t-miss event of the summer about streamlining processes and operations of nonprofits in New York.

We’re thrilled to have Options CEO, Yolanda Robano-Gross, represent Options for Community Living, Inc on June 11, alongside some pretty incredible colleagues.

During Yolanda's panel session, “Telling Your Story: Marketing That Moves the Mission,” we’ll explore how organizations can use marketing and communications to amplify impact, build trust, and inspire action.

Will we see you there? Check out the full agenda, and register now! https://events.nynmedia.com/2026-nonprofit-opcon

City and State NY
New York Nonprofit Media

Did you know today is ? 🌍 And the stark reality is, that hunger is on the rise: 1 in 13 Long Islanders are at risk as t...
05/28/2026

Did you know today is ? 🌍 And the stark reality is, that hunger is on the rise: 1 in 13 Long Islanders are at risk as they struggle to make ends meet.

But our community is stepping up to help. Here’s another wonderful example of that Community of Care spirit: A huge thank you to Techworks Consulting, Inc for hosting a food drive on Options’ behalf! 📦💙

To everyone who supports us: Thank you for standing behind our mission in so many ways!

05/27/2026

Meet Frank, Ron and Rosie! Frank Arena is the dedicated Housing Placement Assistant who helped Ron secure the financial assistance he needed to move into his new place. 🏠 Ron’s success is proof that housing is healthcare.

Options' Access to Care program provides rent subsidies to individuals who are unhoused and living with chronic health conditions — helping them secure stable, long-term housing.

✨ 18 individuals housed through the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) program

✨ 26 individuals housed through the Health Home MRT program

The impact is clear: participants in the Health Home MRT program saw a 19.4% reduction in monthly Medicaid costs — increasing to 26.1% for those with sustained housing stability.

Stable housing changes lives — and improves health outcomes.

She did it again! 🎉 A massive congratulations to our CEO, Yolanda Robano-Gross, for receiving the Long Island Business N...
05/26/2026

She did it again! 🎉 A massive congratulations to our CEO, Yolanda Robano-Gross, for receiving the Long Island Business News Executive Circle Award!

This honor recognizes top executives who demonstrate exceptional leadership, integrity, company performance, and community service. Yolanda’s dedication to excellence and inclusion continues to inspire our entire team and elevate our community.

Thank you, Yolanda, for your remarkable vision and leadership!

Yolanda L. Robano-Gross, Options for Community Living, Inc.
Vanessa Baird-Streeter, Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
Frank Amalfitano, United Veterans Beacon House
Colleen Merlo, Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Lisa Burch, EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies

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