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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.

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Affordable, supportive housing complex breaks ground in Medford

Construction is underway in Medford on a $40 million senior affordable and supportive housing project developed by the nonprofit WellLife Network, the organization and the governor’s office confirmed.

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Work begins on $40M affordable senior housing project

WellLife Network has begun construction on a $40 million affordable housing project in Medford.

The three-story, 69,000-square-foot building will bring 67 apartments for renters age 55 and over to a 6.8-acre site at 3161 Horseblock Road.

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City breaks ground on White Plains Road affordable housing development

The city broke ground Tuesday on a new housing development designed to provide affordable homes and support services.
The White Plains Road Apartments will bring 136 affordable units and 24/7 support from WellLife Network.

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$87M affordable housing project breaks ground in the Bronx

Representatives from the partnership between the State, City, and private developers broke ground for an $87 million development in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. The development will provide 136 affordable homes for special-needs families.

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WellLife Network’s Mission and Impact with Sherry Tucker, CEO of WellLife Network

Sherry Tucker, CEO of WellLife Network, discusses the organization’s mission to promote mental health, developmental disabilities support, addiction recovery, and family services. Tucker highlights WellLife’s efforts to improve access to mental health care, the role of supportive housing, and the impact of preventative care.