CP Unlimited

04/06/2026

“I have been with CP for 11 years now. I love what I do. Every day that I am with the people that we support is the best day. They pushed me to be better at what I do at my job.” -Melissa D'Accordo, PhD, Curriculum and Training Specialist

CP Unlimited is always happy to celebrate our team members going above and beyond for the people we support and their colleagues. For Q1 2026, we honored a cohort of team members with CPU's Employee of the Quarter Award!

Ambrose Anyanwu, Direct Care Counselor
Donna Beale, Purchasing Manager
Julciana Burton, Direct Care Counselor
Arlene Campbell, Direct Care Counselor
Tania Carcamo, Habilitation Counselor
Melissa D’Accordo, Curriculum and Training Specialist
Teri Edmonds, Direct Care Counselor
Tierell Fullard, Community Habilitation Specialist
Robert Goldstein, Warehouse Agent
Deowakee Harduar, Program Coordinator- Unit 1
Rex Lai, Director of Payroll
Claire Luke, Direct Care Counselor
Sylvia Ogunbodede, Shift Supervisor
Anastasia Okpalanwankwo, Direct Care Counselor
Nestor Ortega, Wheelchair Technician
Vibert Phillips, Community Habilitation Specialist
Jennifer Poindujour, Residential Coordinator
Evadney Webster, Direct Care Counselor

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For Q1 2026, we honored the following employees who have performed in an exemplary manner at a special online program.

04/05/2026

Celebrating Easter throughout CPU with colorful parties and activities. In Brooklyn, our persons supported were awarded Best Bonnet at the Brooklyn contest sponsored by AM Nikki Lucas and Hakeem Jeffries!

04/03/2026

"2025 will go down as a truly expansive year in the history of CP Unlimited, reminding us that meaningful progress is built day by day through commitment, collaboration, and care.

Together, we continued to advance our vision and strengthen the programs that support the people we serve. The progress we made in 2025 is a direct result of our staff, the Board, and our partners, funders, and families. I am especially proud of the creativity, professionalism, and heart the CPU team brings to their important work every day." -Joseph M. Pancari, President & CEO

See more from across the CPUniverse in our 2025 Annual Report: https://www.cpunlimited.org/annual-reports/

Support our work in 2026 and beyond: https://www.cpunlimited.org/cp-unlimited-impact-group/

04/02/2026

We’re so excited that The GRACE Foundation of New York will be joining Together We Shine 3 as our Community Spotlight Partner!

Join us June 18 at Flagship Brewery to catch a featured performance from the GRACE-ful Glee Club and grab a bite from their very own GRACE on Wheels food truck.

To get tickets, sponsor, or learn more about the GRACE Foundation, visit - https://secure.qgiv.com/for/togetherweshine618/event/tws/

🎟️Early bird ticket sales end April 30th!

✉️Are you a friend of GRACE? DM us today to get a special promo code.

You won’t want to miss this!

04/01/2026

Happy to our Article 16 team! Every day they go above and beyond helping people with disabilities enrich their lives through meaningful movement and mobility strategies.

03/31/2026

Enter today for a chance to win 4 NYC Ballet Sensory Friendly Performance Tickets to the May 17 program!

These special performances are designed to provide a relaxed, inclusive environment for children and adults with sensory processing challenges additional support as they experience the repertory of the New York City Ballet.

HOW TO ENTER:

Make a $25 donation to CPU (1 entry): https://www.cpunlimited.org/donate

Purchase a ticket to CP Unlimited Laughs 2 or Together We Shine 3 (5 entries)

Join the CPU Impact Group (10 entries): https://www.cpunlimited.org/cp-unlimited-impact-group/

We will announce the winner on May 1. Good luck and thank you for supporting CP Unlimited!

03/30/2026

Thank you to Staten Island Advance for spotlighting CPU's wheelchair clinics and the transformative impact they bring to people with disabilities, veterans, and seniors!

Our next cleaning is in the Bronx on April 18!

About a dozen people used the free clinic on Saturday, receiving deep cleaning, sanitization and same-day repairs with free pick-up and drop-off service included.

03/29/2026

Love to see what’s growing via our fruitful partnership

Campus Highlight 🌱 Smile Farms at CP Unlimited

CPUnlimited was founded in 1946 by a group of parents seeking greater opportunities and support for children with cerebral palsy. Today, the organization serves individuals with a wide range of developmental disabilities, continuing its mission of inclusion, independence, and community.

At our Smile Farms CPUnlimited campus, Smile Farmers like James and Kevin care for gardens and green spaces while building valuable job skills and confidence through hands-on work. 🌿

In recognition of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight this campus and the opportunities it creates.

Smile Farms provides meaningful employment, education, and job training for people with disabilities. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit smilefarms.org!

03/27/2026

Happy to have Dateability collaborate with us for Together We Shine 3 on June 18!

This open mic event on Staten Island showcases the variety of community talent in the borough and provides a platform for people with disabilities to perform in front of a packed audience!

Learn more, get tickets, see sponsorships, and sign up for a performance slot at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/togetherweshine618/event/tws/

03/25/2026

The team at CP Unlimited was invited to ring the opening bell for the Nasdaq stock exchange on Wednesday, March 25 in honor and recognition of the Agency’s 80th anniversary.

Remarks from CPU's Thomas Mandelkow, EVP and CAO/CFO:

My name is Tom Mandelkow, and I represent Constructive Partnerships Unlimited- one of New York’s leading providers of innovative, caring, and comprehensive support for adults with disabilities.

Today is a very special day for the 2,500 members of our workforce and the 1,400 families impacted by our organization every year. At our core, CP Unlimited is about mission-driven outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and that extends to every aspect of their lives including residential, day habilitation, vocational, therapeutic, and educational services.

As a grassroots organization founded by a group of parents in 1946, we are today a $300M operation with more than 220 sites extending to all corners of New York City and Hudson Valley. We commit to our role as visionary examples of what it means to have diverse, integrative, and accessible communities and to elevate the promise of our society to reflect on all people.

Today is also and advocates across the country will wear green in recognition. We hope you will help grow our voice by joining us at an upcoming program, advocating for the passage of the Traveling with Dignity Act for better restroom accommodations for people with wheelchairs, and supporting our work.

May the opening bell echo as a clarion call to empower people with complex needs or housing insecurity to achieve fulfilling, dignified, safe, and healthy lives.

03/24/2026

Something special is coming tomorrow! 🔔 Stay tuned for a ringing announcement!

03/24/2026

The legislative coalition to pass the Traveling with Dignity Act is growing fast!

THANK YOU to Senators Peter Harckham (District 40), Rob Rolison (District 39), Jake Ashby (District 43), Michelle Hinchey (District 41), John C. Liu (District 16), Jack M. Martins (District 7), Stephen Rhoads (District 5), Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, (District 23), Lea Webb (District 52), and Bill Weber (District 38)

In the Assembly, we recognize: Chris Burdick (District 93), Anil Beephan Jr. (District 105), Michael Benedetto, (District 82), Marianne Buttenschon, (District 119), Patrick J. Carroll (District 96), Catalina Cruz, (District 39), Harvey Epstein (District 74), Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (District 34), Rebecca Kassay (District 4), Dana Levenberg (District 95), Brian Mantelkow (District 130), Daniel Norber (District 16), Sam Pirozzolo (District 63), Karines Reyes (District 87), Linda Rosenthal (District 67), Angelo Santabarbara (District 111), Nader Sayegh (District 90), Tommy John Schiavoni (District 1), Rebecca Seawright (District 76), MaryJane Shimsky (District 92), Matthew Slater (District 94), David Weprin (District 24), and Stefani Zinerman (District 56)

: Join us and help advance support for height-adjustable adult changing tables in public restrooms! Use our one click campaign at https://www.cpunlimited.org/advocacy/