Ryan’s Story

At 7 years old, Ryan was removed from his mother’s home and placed in SCO’s Foster Care program. Options for exploring his interests and creativity were limited. But that all changed for Ryan when his mentor at SCO encouraged and empowered him to pursue his dreams.

This mentorship broadened Ryan’s world and opened doors to opportunities. He discovered his abilities and strengths, nurtured a love for science, and developed his networking skills. Today, Ryan is proud to pay his experience forward by mentoring, encouraging, and guiding younger children at SCO.

Ryan is now a sophomore majoring in Biology at Jamestown Community College. SCO assisted him with transportation, college applications, and opportunities for financial aid to help him fulfill his potential and continue his education.

“Thank you for investing in my future,” said Ryan. “There is so much I would not have been able to do without the care and support that I received from SCO Family of Services.”

 

Help make this holiday season merry and bright for the babies, children, youth and adults who need us most.

Here are 7 ways you can support:

1. Give to SCO – Your support helps us provide life-changing services year-round.

2. Amazon Wishlist

3. Donate toys and more to our Holiday Gift Drive – Visit our Target Holiday Registry

4. Adopt a Program – Find out how your business or community group can adopt one of our programs for the holidays
For more information about our Holiday Gift Drive or how you or your organization can adopt a program, please contact Marnie Katzman at 631.643.8800 x0155 or [email protected]

5. Shop Amazon Smile – Amazon will donate to SCO every time you shop, at no cost to you. Choose SCO Foundation as your charity at https://smile.amazon.com/
Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support SCO every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that the more you shop the more you help the children and families we serve. Remember to sign up at smile.amazon.com and select SCO Foundation.

6. Like us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram– Connect with on social media and see how we’re making a difference every day.

7. Join our #ThanksforGiving campaign on social media and share your #MySCOStory. Reshare our Facebook fundraiser with your friends and family.

Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours!

Ryan’s Story

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91%

of babies in our Nurse Family Partnership were current with immunizations at 24 months

95%

of women in our residential recovery program remained substance free

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