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Commentary: Proposed wage hike for human services is inadequate
State budget must include a living-wage pay increase for this high-need sector.
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Op-Ed | New Yorkers need more protection from gambling addiction
The impending introduction of three new casinos in New York has come with promises of increased tourism, tax revenue, permanent job creation, affordable housing, and public green space. And while all of this seems beneficial and may very well come to fruition, one threat that cannot go unaddressed is the further enablement of gambling addiction.
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Tricia Singh Selected for Schneps Media’s Power Women of Long Island
WellLife Network’s own Tricia Singh was selected for Schneps Media’s Power Women of Long Island! This prestigious honor recognizes the fearless women who make Long Island a thriving and vibrant place to live, work, and do business. As part of the Power Women Long Island 2025 community, Tricia joins an inspiring network of ICONs and RISING leaders who uplift, mentor, and champion one another.
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WellLife Volunteers Fill Shelves at Huntington Food Pantry Ahead of Holidays
WellLife Network staff and volunteers gathered at the organization’s Huntington location this week for a major food pantry restock and community discussion centered on the growing issue of food insecurity across Long Island.
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WellLife Network launches campaign to address food insecurity
Long-Island based nonprofit, WellLife Network hosted special pantry stockings and community discussions on food insecurity on Long Island at their Huntington and Coram locations last week.
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WellLife launches PlayWell fund for youth in Suffolk County
WellLife Network (WLN), a nonprofit with locations across Long Island that provides behavioral health and related services, has launched the PlayWell Fund. The initiative, which was made possible by a $100,000 grant from the New York State Office of Cannabis Management’s Community Grants Reinvestment Fund, aims to expand access to extracurricular activities for those in Suffolk County between the ages of five and 24 who are receiving behavioral health support.
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Mental health nonprofit honors late Floral Park mentor with 5K memorial
Eisenhower Park was filled with runners last Friday and for a good cause: Helping fulfill a dream of Raymond Morell, who died last year, likely from a 9/11-related cancer, at 54. Morell, a longtime Floral Park resident, dedicated over 15 years of his life to others through WellLife, a nonprofit supporting people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. As the facilities director and lover of historic buildings, he advocated for the preservation of those he came across in his life and work, including a rundown, historic two-story building owned by WellLife in Hollis, Queens.
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The 2025 Top Workplaces
WellLife prioritizes its staff through robust training, mentorship and career growth opportunities. They are given comprehensive health insurance options, employer contribution retirement plans, generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, gym memberships and mental health resources – underscoring a commitment to staff well-being.
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WellLife Network hosts inclusive Victory Games for hundreds in Queens
WellLife Network hosts inclusive Victory Games for hundreds in Queens. More than 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities gathered at Victory Field in Forest Park on Friday, June 20, for WellLife Network’s Fourth Annual Victory Games. This high-spirited day of inclusive sports, celebration, and community brought together clients, staff, and supporters from across New York City and Long Island.
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The 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers
City & State’s annual Nonprofit Trailblazers puts a spotlight on an array of key leaders in the sector in New York, including executive directors, presidents and CEOs of major organizations as well as other exemplary nonprofit staffers spearheading innovative programs and initiatives. The list features public officials, advocates, advisers and others who ensure that the nonprofit sector can effectively serve those in need.