VOAD, Long Island VOAD - The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island (NYVOAD State Member)

From the NYVOAD Member Directory:

Organization Structure
The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island is a private, not for profit, health and human services planning, research/public education and advocacy organization that serves as the umbrella for public and voluntary agencies serving Long Island's poor and vulnerable individuals and families.
Mission Statement
To respond to the needs of Long Island's vulnerable families and individuals by promoting the development of public policies and services through:
• collaborative planning amongst voluntary and public providers,
• researching and advocating on public policy and legislative issues,
• providing information about services to the public,
• targeting outreach to ensure utilization of programs and benefits,
• sponsoring and/or undertaking of special projects.

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From the site:

Programs

While HWCLI provides direct services to individuals and families through multiple initiatives, its advocacy efforts address systemic issues and barriers on the local, state and federal levels. HWCLI responds to Long Island's needs through four focus areas:

Health Care Access
Programs:
Child and Family Health Plus Facilitated Enrollment Program
Medicare Access Project
Advocacy:
Access Health Care Long Island Coalition

Economic Security
Program:
Community Computer Connection Program
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Assistance Program
Census 2010: IT'S IN OUR HANDS
Advocacy:
Long Island Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition
Smart Government for Strong Families
Fight for Families

Nutritional Security
Program:
Nutrition Outreach and Education Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors
Advocacy:
Long Island Anti-Hunger Task Force

Disaster Preparedness
Programs:
Long Island Unmet Needs Roundtable
Minority Community Emergency Preparedness Outreach Project
Advocacy:
Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters