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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…

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SCO 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…

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SCO’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…

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THANK 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…

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Save 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…

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The 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…

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Astoria 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…

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130 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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Webster Bank Supports Opening of SCO Family of Services Finance Lab

November 4, 2025 / Independent Youth News

Webster’s $100,000 grant is part of $2.5M invested to date in Finance Lab programs across the bank’s footprint DIX HILLS, N.Y., November 3, 2025 – Webster Bank, together with SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services, has opened the newest Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program…

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SCO Family of Services’ 36th Annual Treiber Memorial Golf Outing Raises Over $400,000 for New Yorkers in Need

October 29, 2025 / SCO News

Garden City, NY – October 29, 2025 – SCO Family of Services is thrilled to announce the success of its 36th Annual Treiber Memorial Golf Outing, held October 23rd at The Creek and Meadow Brook Club, two of Long Island’s premier courses. This year’s outing raised over $400,000 to support…

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