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CHOICE OF NEW YORK
200 East Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601 | 914.576.0173 | www.choiceofny.org
OUR MISSION
Restore dignity to people with serious mental and chronic physical health challenges by assisting
Year established: 1996 Number of full-time employees: 140 Number of part-time employees: 2 Annual revenue: $7,648,752 Geographic service area: Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, and Bronx Counties.
Guy Fessenden Jamillah Blair
Executive Director Director of Client Services
TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Medicaid: 86%
State Funds: 2% County Grants: 10% Private Grants: 2%
As I began my journey to wellness, the greatest challenge was not being treated as an individual. At CHOICE,
I immediately felt validated and capable.
—Jarred R., CHOICE Client
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@ CHOICEOFNR
@ ChoiceNRochelle @ choiceofny
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
CHOICE of New York changes lives through
its caring and empathetic staff, many of
whom are peers and have shared the same
experiences as our clients. Through case
management services, including homeless
outreach, peer advocacy, community
referrals, benefits advocacy, housing
placement, recidivism reduction, our food
pantry, clothing closet, and vocational services, CHOICE assists over 3,500 people get back on track annually to living successful, independent lives. While the demand for our services continues to increase, they remain free. We do not turn anyone away.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
CHOICE of New York is always grateful for both monetary and in-kind donations. Monetary donations can be made online at www.choiceofny.org
or can be mailed to our office address listed above. In-kind donations of non- perishable food items and gently used clothing can be dropped off at our office. Please phone us to arrange a drop-off date.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are always looking for volunteers to join our team! We have opportunities to prepare care packages for the homeless and food baskets for families in need during the holidays. We are also in need of assistance in our food pantry and clothing closet year round.
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mary Grace Ferone, Esq., Chair Sharon Moseson, Vice-Chair Ashley Brody, Secretary
Julie Maner, Treasurer
Martin Krossel
Bob Marrone
Alexandra Schweitzer, Esq.
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them to receive the vital benefits to which they are entitled.