Safelite’s Story

The Safelite Long Island team supports local families through two annual SCO Family of Services programs that closely align with Safelite’s commitment to provide safety, stability, and a sense of belonging to the foster care community: our Holiday Wishlist and Back-to-School initiatives.

The Holiday Wishlist initiative supports families during the holiday season by fulfilling specific gift requests for children and caregivers, helping to ensure they can experience a joyful and meaningful holiday.

The Back-to-School initiative focuses on preparing children for a successful school year by providing essential items such as backpacks, school supplies, and age-appropriate resources.

Safelite supports both initiatives through generous donations, which help us purchase and distribute these much-needed items. Their support plays a vital role in helping us meet the needs of the families we serve during these meaningful times of the year.

Partnering with an organization that so powerfully uplifts communities reflects our shared belief that through fostering change together, everyone can overcome challenges with a clear road ahead.

Meet the 107th Avenue Team

Team

Agency Operated Boarding Home – Hard to Place – 107th Avenue

 

Theandre Geiger, Program Manager at SCO’s Agency Operated Boarding Home – Hard to Place – 107th Avenue program would like to recognize her entire team for their outstanding efforts during a difficult time.

“During a challenging period in which I was absent from the program, the team came together in an extraordinary way. Judy Harrison, Patricia Goodwine, Shanta Nartey, Jenisa M. Winstead, and Unique K. Redd demonstrated unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment to both our residents and our program.

When I informed the staff of my absence, I asked them to continue supporting one another, maintain stability within the home, and provide the level of care our residents deserved. They exceeded every expectation. They worked together to ensure shifts were covered, maintained a safe and structured environment, and remained focused on the needs of our residents, even during a difficult and uncertain time.

This team also remained diligent in completing required trainings, maintaining compliance standards, and ensuring the program continued to operate at a high level. Their collective efforts contributed to successful ACS and OCFS inspections and reflected the pride they take in their work every day.

Most importantly, they supported one another as a team. Their dedication, resilience, compassion, and commitment to our mission are the reasons our program continued to thrive throughout this challenging period.

They reminded me what true teamwork looks like. During one of the most difficult periods of my career, they did not allow the residents, the home, or the program to suffer. Instead, they stepped up, supported one another, and carried the responsibility with pride and professionalism. Their actions showed dedication not only to their work, but also to the people they serve every day.

I am grateful for each of them and proud to call them my team. They have earned their flowers, their recognition, and my deepest respect. I am honored to nominate Judy Harrison, Patricia Goodwine, Shanta Nartey, Jenisa M. Winstead, and Unique K. Redd for the outstanding commitment, teamwork, and excellence they consistently demonstrate in service to our residents and SCO’s mission.” 

Theandre Geiger

Program Manager

Back to Child Care Workers Page Search open Child Care Worker Jobs

Safelite’s Story

Committed to the foster care community

Read Safelite’s Story

Donna Delarosa’s Story

Leading by Example

Read Donna Delarosa’s Story

100%

of students in our Early Childhood Education Centers met or exceeded age-level goals in literacy and math.

Support Our Mission

With your gift, you can help strengthen New York families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs.

Donate Now