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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…
Read MoreSCO 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…
Read MoreSCO 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…
Read MoreSCO’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…
Read MoreTHANK 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…
Read MoreTeeing 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…
Read MoreSave the Date: SCO’s 3rd Annual Inspiration Ball
January 28, 2026 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services is thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Inspiration Ball, taking place on May 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm at The Garden City Hotel. This signature event brings together supporters, partners, and friends who share our commitment to helping children, families, and individuals build brighter futures. Each…
Read MoreThe Divine Nine Hosts Toy Drive for SCO Families
December 17, 2025 / Independent Youth News
The Divine Nine, a coalition of nine sororities and fraternities, came together to host a party and toy drive for SCO Family of Services youth and families. QUEENS, NEW YORK (December 17, 2025) The Divine Nine sororities and fraternities came together December 12th to throw a holiday party for SCO…
Read MoreAstoria Car Club and NYPD Host 11th Annual Toy Run for Children Served by SCO Family of Services
December 10, 2025 / SCO News
The annual event provides SCO’s families and children with the chance to attend a car show and receive toys to kick off the holidays. ASTORIA, NEW YORK (December 10, 2025) — The Astoria Car Club teamed up with the NYPD Community Affairs Queens Outreach Division to kick off the holiday…
Read More130 Years of New Yorkers Helping New Yorkers
November 5, 2025 / Independent Youth News
by Suzette E. Gordon, President & CEO of SCO Family of Services When the Country Home for Convalescent Babies started in 1895 and moved a few years later to Sea Cliff, its founders could hardly have imagined what their small seaside refuge for recovering infants would one day become.
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