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Catholic Charities of Long Island  Immigration & Refugee Services

The office of Immigration &amp; Refugee Services is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to counsel, process, file, and represent clients before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and EOIR Immigration Court. Our organization provides essential support to Ukrainian Humanitarian parolees through the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriation to Resettlement Agencies (USARA) Program. Through USARA, we help individuals and families achieve stability, economic independence, and successful integration into the community. We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Our staff offers a wide range of social and employment services, including: • Development of a personalized self-sufficiency plan • Case management and referrals • Employment services, job search skills, and work experience opportunities • Outreach and community support • Social and cultural adjustment assistance • English language support • Help with school, benefits, and local resource navigation • Transitional services and employment retention support We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Rooted in compassion and dignity, Catholic Charities of Long Island is committed to helping newcomers rebuild their lives and feel safe, supported, and empowered within their new community.

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Freeport High School sophomore Ninoska Lugo-Aquino placed second in her division in the 2016 Arts Alive Long Island Poster Contest, which featured 200 submissions from 125 districts.  Lugo-Aquino received a certificate of participation signed by Regent Roger Tilles at an awards ceremony attended by members of the Freeport Public School District Art Department and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham in September. She also had her poster framed by Long Island Picture Framers and displayed at the Long Island Children's Museum through October in celebration of National Arts and Humanities month. This was the first time Freeport High School has participated in the contest, and the district extends its congratulations to Aquino for her outstanding artwork.  Photo: Freeport School District.

Freeport High School sophomore Ninoska Lugo-Aquino placed second in her division in the 2016 Arts Alive Long Island Poster Contest, which featured 200 submissions from 125 districts.

Lugo-Aquino received a certificate of participation signed by Regent Roger Tilles at an awards ceremony attended by members of the Freeport Public School District Art Department and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham in September. She also had her poster framed by Long Island Picture Framers and displayed at the Long Island Children’s Museum through October in celebration of National Arts and Humanities month. This was the first time Freeport High School has participated in the contest, and the district extends its congratulations to Aquino for her outstanding artwork.  Photo: Freeport School District.

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We couldn't be more grateful to all the volunteers over the years who have helped beautify the 23-acre Jay Estate (wearing every color T-shirt from yellow to purple)!! From uncovering hidden flagstone paths, to raking leaves and planting annuals. We've participated in every I Love My Parks Day with Parks &amp; Trails NY and NY State Parks since 2012! Partner groups have included the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, Yale Alumni, Con Edison, Rye Neck School, Mamaroneck School, Stanford Alumni, the Rye Garden Club, Rye Sustainability Committee and many more.&nbsp;
Sign up yourself, your family or your group today! Click on the link below and select the Jay Estate. Ideal for students seeking community service hours or adult groups who just want to give back! Event starts at 9am and finishes at 12pm but you can help out for just an hour or two - whatever works for your schedule.
And join us for FREE ice cream from Jimmy's Soft Serve afterwards as our small way of saying thank you.
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Our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC)
is dedicated to transforming the 23-acre Jay Estate into a vibrant educational campus, hosting innovative and inclusive programs about American History, Historic Preservation, Social Justice, and Environmental Stewardship.
We hope to encourage people of all ages to understand, preserve and protect our shared heritage and to inspire future historians, civic advocates and stewards to safeguard our fragile cultural resources. Learn more at www.jayheritagecenter.org

Local Event: I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate

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I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate

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Join Indigo Goodson-Fields on a bird outing through the Jay Estate's newly designated New York State Birding Trail! Binoculars are not needed but if you have a pair, bring them (there will be a limited amount of shared binoculars available). All ages and experience levels are welcome. 
Indigo Goodson-Fields is a writer, poet, and birder based in Brooklyn. Her forthcoming book, entitled Essential Birding is an anthology about the importance of birding in the lives of Black birders across the U.S. and will be published by OR Books in fall 2026.
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Our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC)
is dedicated to transforming the 23-acre Jay Estate into a vibrant educational campus, hosting innovative and inclusive programs about American History, Historic Preservation, Social Justice, and Environmental Stewardship.
We hope to encourage people of all ages to understand, preserve and protect our shared heritage and to inspire future historians, civic advocates and stewards to safeguard our fragile cultural resources. Learn more at www.jayheritagecenter.org

Local Event: ﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields

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Join Indigo Goodson-Fields on a bird outing through the Jay Estate's newly designated New York State Birding Trail! Binoculars...

﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields

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