Category Archives: News
Stop by the Wyandanch Fall Job Fair!
Join us at the Wyandanch Fall Job Fair to learn about hundreds of opportunities from Suffolk County companies!
A Quick Ask!
Friends, A more detailed Outreach Center Update will be coming in a few days, but I have an immediate, simple ask! A young woman who is 7 months pregnant came to the Outreach for help yesterday. She lives with her sister-in-law and her two teenage children all in one rented room that has one bed […]
Outreach Center Summer Camp Update
Friends, Another successful summer camp ended last Friday and I offer a big thank you to all our sponsors as this year was special. We had more Shelter, Homeless, and Foster children than in years past; the mission of this camp is to care for those in need and that made this year’s camp special. […]
50/50 Summer Camp Raffle Winner Drawing
Watch the July 28th, 2022 drawing of our 50/50 Summer Camp raffle winner!
Summer Camp, Dr. Mario Craig, and Donations
Yes, that is our Naycha in the half-page photo two weeks ago in Sunday’s Newsday! Summer Camp is in full swing and this year, over 40% of the campers are either homeless, shelter, or foster children. However, they are all extremely happy to be here and love the spirit of the camp as it’s a […]
Baby Formula, Proms, and Soccer
Friends, Suffolk County First Precinct Captain Kevin Foley heard the call for help with baby formula; he took the time to purchase and drop off two cases of Similac to the Outreach Center. Kevin knows many of the children and their parents from the soccer clinic and wanted to do his part. We still do […]
Two Quick Data Points…
I want to thank everyone who donated baby formula to the Outreach Center, I am finding cans left on my front porch. Special thanks to Meg Marnell from Syracuse NY who mailed 4 boxes of formula to help ease the demand. The parents are very appreciative / relieved. I could use a few cans of […]
Soccer Clinic, Baby Formula Shortage, and Inflation
Friends, The Soccer Clinic is in full swing and we have more children this year than ever. If you want to witness these children in action… on a Monday night, come down to Wyandanch Park and watch the kids play as their parents look on. Our dedicated coaches and police officers are great and this […]
Prom Season!! I Like This!
Friends, This is a great initiative! As graduation approaches, every April the Outreach Center receives requests for prom dresses and men’s suits from the Wyandanch High School students. Like every graduating teenager, those in the less fortunate communities on Long Island also want to go to their prom but simply do not have the discretionary […]
A New Website for the Gerald Ryan Outreach Center
We are very pleased to announce that Long Island-based website design firm, Electric Bricks, recently completed a thorough revamping of our website. The new look improves navigation through our website, provides easy access to information about our operation, allows viewers to quickly contact us, and, importantly, enables those interested in making monetary donations to do […]
