ICL - Institute for Community Living

Today, I joined the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 to deliver toiletries to the Borden Avenue Veterans Shelter. We delivered 27 boxes of t-shirts, undergarments, toothpaste, and other essentials that will come in handy for our veterans. Thanks to all who helped!

Too many NYC families are separated due to mental health challenges, especially in BIPOC communities. Emerson-Davis Family Center has been a crucial support system for over 25 years for many of these families. Read more in our latest newsletter—click here iclinc.org/monthly-newsle…!

Thank you, Council Member Hudson, for supporting Emerson-Davis over the years and well into the future! 💛

Thanks to this funding, New York City’s one-of-a-kind supportive housing program is getting a makeover! This vital funding will contribute to the construction of a brand-new 12-story building with 103 affordable housing units.

Sending a HUGE thanks to Council Member @CMCrystalHudson for supporting our Emerson-Davis Family Center with a generous $1.5 million in capital funding! 👏

Our last webinar in the Whole Health Learning Collaborative series was a success! We are so grateful to Camila Gelpi-Acosta, Ph.D, Associate Professor at @LaGuardiaCC who presented on "Cultural Considerations When Engaging Marginalized Puerto Rican People Who Use Substances."

What an amazing day at @ICL_inc's Whole Health Fair and BBQ. Our clients celebrated summer and explore the services available to them at the East New York Health HUB. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event unforgettable, including our valued partner @thefortunesoc

Thank you, @CMCrystalHudson and @BKBPReynoso, for supporting this unique and life-changing program here in Brooklyn! ✨

Learn about Jenn’s story and hear from Sharon Sorrentino, vice president of Child, Family, and Young Adult Services, in a new article on Emerson-Davis from Brooklyn Downtown Star: brooklyndowntownstar.com/news_ql/2024/0…

From foster care to thriving in her own home! 🏡💛 Meet Jenn Miles, a loving mom who now lives in her own apartment with her son through the support of Emerson-Davis Family Center in Brooklyn—the only housing program of its kind in the country.

Join us for @ICL_inc next webinar in the Whole Health Learning Collaborative series. Camila Gelpi-Acosta, Ph.D, Associate Professor at @LaGuardiaCC will present “Cultural Considerations When Engaging Marginalized Puerto Rican People Who Use Substances." bit.ly/ICLWHLC

@nytimes @JasonDeParle @AZehbrauskas And shoutout to @NatlInstMRCare @CircletheCityAZ for the great work!

Medical Respite is bridging the gap between hospital stays and the streets or shelters—we're proud to be part of the movement implementing this crucial care model. Thank you for the thoughtful storytelling, @nytimes @JasonDeParle @AZehbrauskas! nytimes.com/2024/06/10/us/…

Creating sensory-friendly health care environments can help autistic patients. Simple changes like soft lighting, reduced noise, and clear communication can reduce anxiety and improve access to care. By @ICL_inc 📰 Read the article: autismspectrumnews.org/creating-senso…

Read more about the many exciting moments for ICL in May in our recent newsletter—from the launch of our Mental Health Awareness Month video to an unforgettable gala. A special thank you to our Board of Directors for their unwavering support. Click here, iclinc.org/monthly-newsle…

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth! 🌈 Let's celebrate this month and beyond with joy and acceptance. Our theme this year is “The Colors of Pride”, embracing diversity in all its forms. Join us as we stand together in solidarity and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join us at ICL's Whole Health Fair and BBQ. Come enjoy games, food, raffles, and more. Plus, don't miss out on tours of the East New York Health HUB to explore the many whole health services available. RSVP to Kimberly Figueroa at kimberly.figueroa@iclinc.net by June 4.

For those of you who missed us on May 22, take a walk through our #ICLGala2024 "Celebrating Hope & Recovery." We did it! Together, we've reached our goal!