The Center

01/25/2026

❄️ Snow Day Notice: Due to weather conditions, all Center School (CDP), Day, Employment and Community Hab programs will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Please stay safe and warm.

01/19/2026

🎉 Employee of the Month – December 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Trevion Thomas, Skills Development Specialist at our Froehlich Day Hab program, as December’s Employee of the Month! Trevion was recognized on December 22, 2025, for his dedication, compassion, and the positive impact he makes every day supporting the individuals we serve. Thank you, Trevion, for all that you do! 🌟👏

01/14/2026

The Center’s Annual Golf Classic is back!

We are looking forward to the 2026 Annual Golf Classic which will be held at the Pine Hollow Club. Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 14th for a fun day of golf and supporting the Center’s mission to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams.

Invitation to follow – stay tuned!

For more information, please contact:
Alyssa Gennusa, Development Specialist
agennusa@kinexion.org (631) 469-3717

01/13/2026

Individuals from across our New Horizons Without Walls, EQUIP Community Based Pre-Vocational and three Site Based programs worked together to set up donation boxes, collect food weekly, organize items, and deliver donations to Island Harvest for the holiday season. With the incredible support of our staff, families, and new community partners at 100 Crossways—whether you donated once or week after week—we collected 548 lbs. of food, surpassing last year’s total of 356 lbs. This amount supported Island Harvest with creating 457 meals to feed those individuals in need.

We couldn’t have done it without you! 👏✨

12/30/2025

Holiday Spirit Week at The Children’s Day Program was filled with smiles, festive outfits, and lots of cheer! 🎄✨ Every day brought new ways to celebrate the season and spread joy throughout our CDP community. ❤️

12/29/2025

The Children’s Day Program’s Elf made its way through classrooms and special events, spreading smiles and holiday cheer along the way! 🎄✨ A big thank you to our incredible PT staff for making it all so much fun and creating moments our students will always remember. ❤️

12/29/2025

It's not to late to make a tax deductible donation for 2025!

At the Center, our Children’s Residential Program (CRP) is designed to provide opportunities for life-long learning, including recreation, community, and employment opportunities. For Garrett and the other children living at CRP, it is home. Our residential home provides students with a structured environment, 24/7 professional support, and opportunities for developing independence and life skills.

Garrett is 15 years-old and moved into a residential program Upstate three years ago. He progressed in areas of independence and skills acquisition. However, the distance between Garrett and his family created strain for everyone. Garrett’s parents, Lisa and Pete, knew that the best decision for the family would be to find a residential program closer to home, and were thrilled when an opening at the Center became available in July. Garrett’s mom, Lisa shared, “We don’t know where we would be if the Center didn’t come through. We are very happy with his progress in school and residence; it was a seamless transition thanks to the staff. The communication has been second to none.”

We hope this story provides a sense of the deep commitment the Center offers to children and adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and inspires you to continue or initiate your support in our mission.

We appreciate contributions of all sizes and hope you know that your donation helps support the life-changing work we do here. Please join us by making a donation online: https://www.centerfordd.org/?give=PYEVM6DX

12/23/2025

On December 17, 2025, individuals from The Center’s EQUIP Program began an exciting new partnership with Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Through this collaboration, participants will gain hands-on experience exploring a variety of job opportunities within a nursing home setting. They will also develop essential communication skills by interacting with facility staff and residents, learn important nursing home safety protocols, and strengthen their time management abilities. We look forward to this partnership and the valuable experience and exposure our individuals will gain.

12/22/2025

At the Center, our Children’s Residential Program (CRP) is designed to provide opportunities for life-long learning, including recreation, community, and employment opportunities. For Garrett and the other children living at CRP, it is home. Our residential home provides students with a structured environment, 24/7 professional support, and opportunities for developing independence and life skills.

Garrett is 15 years-old and moved into a residential program Upstate three years ago. He progressed in areas of independence and skills acquisition. However, the distance between Garrett and his family created strain for everyone. Garrett’s parents, Lisa and Pete, knew that the best decision for the family would be to find a residential program closer to home, and were thrilled when an opening at the Center became available in July. Garrett’s mom, Lisa shared, “We don’t know where we would be if the Center didn’t come through. We are very happy with his progress in school and residence; it was a seamless transition thanks to the staff. The communication has been second to none.”

We hope this story provides a sense of the deep commitment the Center offers to children and adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and inspires you to continue or initiate your support in our mission. We appreciate contributions of all sizes and hope you know that your donation helps support the life-changing work we do here. Please join us by making a donation online: https://www.centerfordd.org/?give=PYEVM6DX

12/20/2025

Each morning, the Children’s Day Program (CDP) lobby was filled with light, music, and joy as our dedicated staff came together to celebrate Hanukkah. 🕎✨ From the menorah lighting to singing festive songs, these moments of togetherness reflected the warmth, tradition, and community that make The Center so special.

12/19/2025

✨🎶 Holiday Cheer filled the room at The Center! 🎶✨

Our Children’s Day Program (CDP) students put on a heartwarming performance for parents, family, friends, and CDP staff—sharing their talents, smiles and the true spirit of the season. We are so proud of our students for spreading joy and making this celebration so special for everyone who attended. 💙

12/18/2025

🚛🎁 Tow Trucks for Toys 2025 — What a Day! 🎁🚛

Thank you to everyone who made our Annual Tow Trucks for Toys event on December 6th unforgettable! From the amazing tow truck crews to every generous supporter who donated toys, you helped bring smiles and holiday joy to so many families in our community. ❤️

🎥 If you missed it — or want to relive the magic — check out our event video right here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjdQVgEARkg

Your support truly makes a difference. Let’s keep spreading love and giving this holiday season! ✨🎄

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