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SCO Family of Services’ Inspiration Ball Empowers Dreams and Transforms Futures of New Yorkers in Need

May 12, 2026 / Uncategorized

Garden City, NY, May 12, 2026 – SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services for 130 years, held its annual Inspiration Ball – “Empowering Dreams and Transforming Futures,” at the Garden City Hotel on May 7th. Funds raised at the event will help SCO provide vital…

SCO’s Denise Lam and Gregory Blanc Attend Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit 2026

May 12, 2026 / Independent Youth News

SCO’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Supervisor, Denise Lam, and Recruiter, Gregory Blanc, attended the annual Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit on behalf of SCO, where they joined child welfare partners to share ideas and strengthen permanency-focused practices for youth and families. Through evidence-based, results-driven national service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns…

Beacon After School Students Create Comic Strip – “Diary of a SCO/Beacon Kid”

May 7, 2026 / Independent Youth News

Students at SCO’s After School program at the Beacon at MS 35 created a wonderful comic strip, “Diary of a SCO/Beacon Kid” based on the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books. After reading books and watching short films of the series for inspiration, the youth sketched out a comic…

SCO’s Kim Thomas and Kim Bargfrede-Keating Receive Praesidium Guardian Certification

April 29, 2026 / Independent Youth News

SCO Family of Services is proud to announce Kim Thomas and Kim Bargfrede-Keating as Certified Praesidium Guardians. Kim Thomas is Vice President of Family Permanency & Support Services and Kim Bargfrede-Keating is Vice President of Residential & Youth Justice Services at SCO, and they participated in the Praesidium Guardian Certification…

SCO Young Adults and Staff Attend Panel Discussion at the United Nations: “The Role of Women Toward a Global Peace Charter Based on Non-Violence.”

March 23, 2026 / Independent Youth News

SCO Family Services is proud to be part of an important global conversation during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the United Nations, “The Role of Women Toward a Global Peace Charter Based on Non-Violence.” Dr. Mecca Nelson, Global Peace Ambassador, served as…

SCO Youth Graduate from Financial Literacy Program

March 23, 2026 / Independent Youth News

Congratulations to the incredible young people from our Independence Inns and Brooklyn Youth Center who successfully completed the Financial Literacy Program through SCO’s Webster Bank Finance Lab. Over the past several weeks, these participants demonstrated true commitment, discipline, and resilience. Through a blend of virtual and in person sessions, they…

SCO Family of Services Named NBA Foundation Grant Partner

March 20, 2026 / Independent Youth News

Grant fuels expanded career pathways for NYC youth Brooklyn NY, March 20, 2026 – SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services in New York City and Long Island, has been selected as a grant partner by the NBA Foundation to empower young adults through SCO’s Youth…

SCO’s Suzette Gordon and Helen O’Reilly Honored as Power Women of Queens

March 2, 2026 / SCO News

We are thrilled to announce that two extraordinary women from SCO Family of Services have been named Power Women of Queens by Schneps Media, SCO President and CEO Suzette Gordon and Chief Legal Counsel Helen O’Reilly. Suzette was also honored with the Beacon of Hope Award. SCO was proud to…

THANK YOU!!! SCO Holiday Gift Drive

January 28, 2026 / SCO News

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors for their generous contributions to SCO’s Holiday Gift Drive. Your support brings immense joy to the children and families of SCO Family of Services, and we deeply appreciate your extraordinary generosity. Holiday Gift Donors: Nassau County School Facilities Association…

Teeing Off for a Cause: 45th Annual Madonna Heights Golf Classic

January 28, 2026 / Madonna Heights News

SCO Family of Services is excited to share that the 45th Annual Madonna Heights Golf Classic will take place on June 1, 2026 at the Woodside Club in Muttontown. This long‑standing tradition brings together friends, partners, and supporters for a day of golf, camaraderie, and meaningful impact. For more than…