SCO News
Four from SCO Family of Services Honored as Power Women of Queens
March 18, 2025 / Independent Youth News
We are thrilled to announce that four extraordinary women from SCO Family of Services have been named Power Women of Queens by Schneps Media. SCO President and CEO Suzette Gordon was named a Power Woman ICON, and Vice President of Residential & Youth Justice Services Kim Bargfrede, Regional Director of…
Read MoreSCO FAMILY OF SERVICES APPOINTS TIFFANY JOHNSON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
March 17, 2025 / SCO News
(Garden City, NY, March 17, 2025) SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services for 130 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Johnson to its Board of Directors. Tiffany will act as the SCO Board’s parent representative. She brings a unique voice and…
Read MorePacked with Love
March 3, 2025 / Independent Youth News
By Elizabeth Winchester Photo credit: Matt Catapano For over 30 years, the Catapano family has transformed their Gates Way home into something of a Santa’s workshop every fall. The tradition began and grew due to a meaningful “duffle bag project” started by Kathy Catapano in the 1990s with her…
Read MoreSCO FAMILY OF SERVICES PRESIDENT & CEO SUZETTE GORDON NAMED AS FINALIST IN 13th ANNUAL LONG ISLAND IMAGINE AWARDS
February 24, 2025 / SCO News
Long Island Imagine Awards Winners to Be Announced on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Crest Hollow Country Club GARDEN CITY, NY – [February 24, 2025] – Suzette Gordon, President & CEO of SCO Family of Services, a leading human services agency that provides essential services to children, adults, and…
Read MoreSCO Fathers’ Program Holds Daddy & Me Holiday Party
December 30, 2024 / SCO News
The SCO Fathers’ Program held its first Daddy & Me Holiday party at SCO’s Beacon at M.S. 35. Fathers and their children enjoyed a variety of activities, prizes, dinner, music and more. Children cheered on their dads in Daddy Only activities, friendly competitions that got dads to step out of…
Read MoreThe Divine Nine Hosts Toy Drive for SCO Families
December 16, 2024 / SCO 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 16, 2024) — The Divine Nine sororities and fraternities came together December 6th to throw a holiday party for…
Read MoreAstoria Car Club and NYPD Host Annual Toy Run for Children served by SCO Family of Services
December 16, 2024 / 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. QUEENS, NEW YORK (December 16, 2024) — The Astoria Car Club teamed up with the NYPD Community Affairs Queens Outreach Division to kick off the holiday…
Read MoreSCO’s Rebecca Lukeman Honored as One of Long Island Business News’ “40 Under Forty”
December 11, 2024 / SCO News
Long Island Business News has selected Rebecca Lukeman, SCO Family of Services’ Chief Human Resources Officer, as a 40 Under Forty recipient. 40 Under Forty recognizes Long Island professionals 40 years of age or younger who are distinguishing themselves in business, government, education and the nonprofit sector. They have a…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Unveiled New Playground with State Senator Jessica Ramos at Jerome Hardeman Early Childhood Education Center
December 3, 2024 / SCO News
Garden City, NY – SCO Family of Services, in partnership with State Senator Jessica Ramos, unveiled the new rooftop playground at the Jerome Hardeman Early Childhood Education Center in East Elmhurst. The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the completion of the project, which provides a safe, engaging environment for the center’s young…
Read MoreSCO Staff and Youth Honored at 12th Annual LGBTQAI+ Ally Awards
November 20, 2024 / Independent Youth News
NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) honored individuals who have done exceptional work on behalf of LGBTQAI+ youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. 2024 LGBTQAI+ Ally Awards Honorees included two staff and one youth from SCO Family of Services: Above and Beyond Award – Provider Agency…
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