HEALTH AND WELFARE COUNCIL OF LONG ISLAND INC

Our Mission The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers that is dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents. We are the leader in helping Long Islanders navigate the complex web of available social services, connecting them with the appropriate resources to ensure their safety, health and well-being. We accomplish our mission through a three-pronged strategy: POLICY & ADVOCACY: We partner with local, state and government entities to advocate for impactful, equitable policy decisions that will lift up our neighbors and revitalize our hometowns. COALITIONS & GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING: We bring together the talents and expertise of nonprofits, business leaders and lawmakers to craft and implement solutions to our region’s many challenges. DIRECT SERVICES: We change lives by operating a series of programs that connect Long Islanders with the services they so desperately need to not only survive but thrive. Our Approach At HWCLI, we operate a series of programs that address the day-to-day challenges of suburban poverty, including nutritional security, access to healthcare, affordable health insurance and economic security. Together with our network of nonprofits, we provide a unique, crucial safety net for our neighbors who fall into an under-recognized category of suburban poverty – those who earn too much to qualify for federal assistance programs, but not enough to sustain the high cost of living on Long Island. Simultaneously, we engage with local, state and federal government to advocate for strong policy agendas that prioritize Long Islanders and the systems and services that impact those who are most in need. We partner with agencies across the island to unite our region’s nonprofit community because we understand that together, our sector is more resilient and our voices, more powerful. We believe grassroots community engagement is essential. Our