Wilson’s Story

You don’t always know you have a gift. People said Wilson was special for solving a Rubik’s cube in under a minute. He just thought he was good at puzzles. People said he had amazing confidence on the piano for a five-year-old. He just thought music was fun. His experience at Westbrook Preparatory School taught him that people can have many gifts-and that discovering them within yourself can change every aspect of your life.

Before attending Westbrook, life was different for Wilson at school, where he felt lost, misunderstood, uninterested, and socially out of place. He was down on his luck, longing for focus, friendships, fun, and rediscovering his confidence playing the piano. At Westbrook, Wilson formed new friendships and rediscovered his strength and confidence to excel in both the academic and social worlds.

The nurturing environment at Westbrook continues to drive momentous goals for Wilson – from helping him thrive in school, to preparing him for a successful future career. Wilson landed a position as an IT intern, enabling him to continue following his passion for technology.

Today, he is playing the piano with full confidence, challenging himself with pieces of Chopin and Wagner. He excels in his classes, loves taking part in sports such as the student-staff football competition, and has rediscovered an interest in exciting and eye-opening subjects including computers, cooking, and chess.

“Thanks to SCO Family of Services and Westbrook Preparatory School for being part of my success story,” said Wilson.

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Wilson playing Billy Joel on the piano.

 

Ways to Give

Thanks to the ongoing generosity of friends and partners, SCO Family of Services is transforming the lives of 50,000 New Yorkers each year.  Join us in our important work.  Your financial support will help build strong families and vibrant communities.  There are so many meaningful ways to get involved.

Donate to SCO

Your support helps us provide life-changing services year-round to empower New Yorkers across NYC and Long Island. Donate online now»

To make a gift by mail, please make checks payable/mail to: SCO Family of Services, 1415 Kellum Place, Suite 140, Garden City, NY  11530.

Tributes

Make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one.  Having a birthday party or special occasion? Ask your guests and loved ones to support your charity of choice with a donation to SCO in lieu of presents.

Gifts at Work

Payroll Deductions – speak with your employer about having a percentage of your paycheck automatically deducted to support SCO Family of Services.

Matching Gifts – double your impact!  Find out if your company matches gifts in order to double your donation.

In-Kind Giving

SCO Family of Services has an active in-kind program to support both our residential and non-residential clients. We accept a wide assortment of items, including seasonal clothing, sheet sets, towels, kitchen items, personal hygiene products, teen gifts, school supplies, toys, diapers, and more.

Shop on your own, visit our registries (click the links below), or purchase gift cards (Target, Amazon, Walmart, Bath & Body Works, Starbuck’s, Dunkin’, restaurants, etc.)

Back to School Supply Drive – Please click here for ways to support our youth this school year, including a list of items needed.

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Please contact us for donation ideas at 631.213.0155, [email protected].

Wilson’s Story

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