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…

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SCO 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…

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Packed 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…

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SCO 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…

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SCO 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…

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The 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…

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Astoria 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…

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SCO’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…

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SCO 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…

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SCO 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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