Three PSEG Long Island employees were singled out recently for donations to various community organizations. The employees donated $1,000 each to The Viscardi Center in Albertson, Canine Companions in Medford and the Association for Mental Health and Wellness of Suffolk County in Ronkonkoma.
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The Association for Mental Health and Wellness of Suffolk County provides programs and services for people facing mental illness and mental health issues, and offers support for their families and caregivers. The funds will help promote their available resources to the public.
L to R: Debra MacKenzie of Canine Companions (center): Jean Juste, Nayana Niglye, Linda Herman and Yuri Fishman of PSEG Long Island, with Jem and Sugar ─ Canine Companions service dogs.
Canine Companions will apply the funds toward providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support, free of charge, to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.
Pictured with Lauren Marzo of The Viscardi Center (l-r): Yuri Fishman, Linda Herman and Nayana Niglye of PSEG Long Island.
The Viscardi Center donation will fund the center’s Abilities, Inc. program, which prepares adolescents and adults with varying degrees of disabilities for entry or re-entry into the workforce. The program also provides students with assistance in securing pre-employment services and finding employment.
