SCO Family of Services Holds Stakeholder Forum Highlighting Impact in Queens

Briarwood, Queens NY, September 19, 2025 – SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services in NYC and Long Island, held a Stakeholder Forum: Community, Commitment, Change at its Ottilie campus in Briarwood, Queens to celebrate 130 years of strengthening New York’s families.

The event brought together government officials, supporters and friends of SCO as the agency shared its history, impact, and vision for the future.

“Your presence today affirms the importance of our mission and the strength of our partnerships,” remarked SCO Family of Services President & CEO Suzette Gordon. “Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate New York.”

The Stakeholder Forum highlighted SCO’s programs in Queens, providing an opportunity to take a deeper look into the work SCO does there every day. It emphasized the importance of collaboration to make the most profound impact on the lives of New Yorkers. That impact was brought home by client speaker, Deltroy, who shared his inspiring journey with SCO.

SCO Family of Services operates eighty-four programs at 120 sites throughout NYC and Long Island, serving 45,000 individuals annually with the support of 3,000 dedicated staff. The services offered include:

• Education & Community Services
• Family Permanency & Support Services
• Community Health & Wellness Services
• Housing Services
• Residential & Youth Justice Services
• Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Special thanks to the following elected officials who attended:
Assembly Member David Weprin
Assembly Member Nily Rozic
NYS Senator Leroy Comrie
Democratic Nominee for NYC Council District 21 Shanel Thomas-Henry

Thank you to the staff from the following offices for attending:
Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson
Assembly Member Sam Berger
Assembly Member Claire Valdez
Assembly Member Clyde Vanel
Assembly Member David Weprin
Governor Kathy Hochul
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
NYC Council Member James Gennaro
NYC Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez
NYC Council Member Nantasha Williams
NYS Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz

SCO Family of Services plans to hold Stakeholder Forums in other communities they serve in the future.