Five Towns Community Center, INC.

05/13/2026

Job Notice: Open Position
Organization: Hamaspik of Kings County
Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Local – Five Towns Community
Schedule: Flexible
Type: Part-Time
# of Hours: Unknown
Job description: Provide hands-on companionship and support to individuals with disabilities, guiding them to achieve goals and lead independent, fulfilling lives.
Duties may include:
•Teaching activities of daily living — such as eating, dressing, and organization
•Spending quality time with individuals on social, educational, and recreational activities
•Helping individuals build meaningful connections with people in the community.
Other:
•We especially encourage Senior Adults to apply.
•Individuals14 yrs. and up are also welcome to apply.
•Applicants 14 to 17 yrs. of age should have up to date working papers.
•Own transportation highly preferred.

How to apply: Interested candidates can begin applying by filling out the form on this link:

Our Mission: Providing services, support, and hope to people going through challenges so they can lead fulfilling, productive lives.

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Basketball Drop In Clinic: Skills Development with Coach Mike (Saturdays at LWA from 2-4PM)

02/17/2026

BP Community Scholarship Program – Full Overview
The BP Community Scholarship Program is funded by local BP-branded station owners in partnership with BP plc. The program supports graduating high school seniors in specific New York and northern New Jersey communities who plan to attend college and demonstrate financial need.
Geographic Eligibility
Applicants must legally reside in one of the following areas:
• New York City
• Long Island
• Westchester County
• Northern New Jersey
Student Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
• Be a current high school senior
• Plan to enroll full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrate financial need
Application Requirements
Students must submit:
1. Completed online application form
2. Official high school transcript
3. FAFSA Submission Summary (showing Student Aid Index / SAI)
4. Personal statement (approximately 500–750 words)
Personal Statement Prompt
The essay should address:
• Important experiences during high school that have prepared you for college
• What you hope to achieve through your college education
• Why you should be selected as a scholarship recipient
Selection Criteria
Recipients are selected based on:
• Academic performance
• Financial need
• Quality of personal statement
• Extracurricular involvement
• Community service
• Work experience
Scholarship Award Details
• Typical award amount: approximately $2,500 per student (amount may vary slightly by year)
• Scholarships are awarded for the upcoming academic year
• Funds are typically sent directly to the student’s college
Application Deadline
• March 16, 2026 (for the 2026–2027 academic year)
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the official program website:

This year marks the 39th year of the BP Community Scholarship Program serving the New York and northern New Jersey area. Since its inception, the program has awarded nearly $4 million and nearly 2,300 scholarships benefiting promising students.

02/11/2026

Save the date! 🎉 FCA & Thrive Recovery Centers are proud to partner with Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence and Wellbridge Addiction Treatment & Research as we come together to recognize 100 years of Black History Month on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Join us at THRIVE Suffolk from 2:00–4:00 PM for a powerful panel discussion, “Black History is Prologue,” featuring meaningful conversation, reflection, and community connection.

Happy Black History Month from all of us at FCA - we hope to see you there! 🖤✨