SCO Family of Services Raises $180,000 at 44th Annual Madonna Heights Golf Classic

DIX HILLS, NY – SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services for 130 years, proudly hosted its 44^th Annual Madonna Heights Golf Classic at the Woodside Club in Muttontown, Long Island. This year’s event raised over $180,000 to support the life-changing work of its Madonna Heights campus, which teaches, strengthens, and empowers adolescent girls and women to heal from trauma.

During the evening program, SCO honored two outstanding leaders for their commitment to the organization’s mission.

SCO presented the Corporate Leadership Award to Ed Pedchenko, Northeast Regional Director for Source North America Corporation, in recognition of his longstanding support and advocacy for the programs and services at Madonna Heights.

SCO presented the Humanitarian Award to Dr. Lee Anne Xippolitos, recently retired from Stony Brook University, where she served simultaneously as Chief Nursing Officer of the Hospital and Dean of the School of Nursing. Dr. Xippolitos has long been a champion for the mental and physical health of women and girls, reflecting the values and spirit of Madonna Heights.

“SCO Family of Services is proud to recognize our honorees, Ed Pedchenko and Dr. Lee Anne Xippolitos,” remarked Suzette Gordon, President & CEO of SCO Family of Services. “Their compassion, generosity, and support of our mission and the women and girls we serve at Madonna Heights is an inspiration to us all.”

Honorees also received special citations from New York State Assemblymember Chuck Lavine in recognition of their contributions.

The dinner program’s guest speaker, Yaemi, a former residential student of Madonna Heights, shared her powerful journey of resilience and transformation with the support of the Madonna Heights program and staff.

SCO extends its gratitude to the sponsors, supporters, and volunteers whose generosity made the event such a success. This year’s leading sponsors included Metro Environmental Services, Elite Action Fire, Source North America Corporation, Lora and Craig Treiber, Hydro-Action, KVC Services, Elaine Phillips -Nassau County Comptroller, Formation Concrete & General Construction, Inc., and Bolla Management.

About Madonna Heights
Madonna Heights, part of the SCO Family of Services network of care, is an empowering environment designed specifically for women and girls to heal and thrive. Located on 56 acres in Dix Hills, Madonna Heights provides 24-hour care to address the physical, emotional, and social needs unique to women and girls. Madonna Heights helps build confidence, strengthen family bonds, and support the transition back home or to a home in the community. Madonna Heights’ Long Island campus is comprised of Residential Programs and a School for adolescent girls who have suffered trauma, Substance Use Treatment programs, and a Mental Health Clinic.

About SCO Family of Services
SCO empowers children, adults, and families through life-changing care, housing, education, and behavioral health support – helping them to overcome challenges and to succeed. SCO has played a vital role delivering human services in communities throughout New York City and Long Island for 130 years. For more information, please visit www.sco.org