Press Releases
FCA Elects Calvin Lawrence to Board of Trustees
MINEOLA, N.Y., (November 16, 2020) – FCA, one of Long Island’s oldest and largest not-for-profit organizations, has named Calvin Lawrence as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Calvin Lawrence Jr. is Director of Community Affairs & Newsroom Development at...
FCA’s Statement on COVID-19: Updated August 11, 2020
FCA has served Long Islanders since 1884 through some difficult and challenging times and we continue to do so today in ways that limit health risks to clients, staff, volunteers and vendors. We recognize that in times of crisis, community needs increase and we are...
FCA’s Statement on COVID-19: Updated July 16, 2020
FCA has served Long Islanders since 1884 through some difficult and challenging times and we continue to do so today in ways that limit health risks to clients, staff, volunteers and vendors. We recognize that in times of crisis, community needs increase and we are ...
FCA’s Statement on COVID-19: Updated June 15, 2020
MINEOLA, N.Y., (June 5, 2020)- FCA has served Long Islanders since 1884 through some difficult and challenging times and we continue to do so today in ways that limit health risks to clients, staff, volunteers and vendors. We recognize that in times of crisis,...
FCA Receives $20,000 Grant from the Long Island Community Foundation to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts
MINEOLA, N.Y., (June 5, 2020) – FCA, one of Long Island’s largest not-for-profit organizations, has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the COVID-19 Long Island Philanthropic Response Fund at the Long Island Community Foundation to support the purchase of telehealth...
FCA’s Statement on COVID-19: Updated May 15, 2020
MINEOLA, N.Y., (May 15, 2020) FCA has served Long Islanders since 1884 through some difficult and challenging times and we continue to do so today in ways that limit health risks to clients, staff, volunteers and vendors. We recognize that in times of...
FCA Launches Essential Worker Support Line
MINEOLA, N.Y., (Apr. 28, 2020) – FCA, one of Long Island’s largest not-for-profit organizations, has launched an Essential Worker Support Line for those serving our communities throughout Nassau and Suffolk County during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus global...
FCA Launches Spanish-Speaking Bi-County Immigrant Helpline
MINEOLA, N.Y., (Apr. 15, 2020) – FCA, a Long Island not-for-profit organization, has launched a COVID-19 Crisis Helpline and other aid for the local Nassau and Suffolk County immigrant population under the organization’s Immigrant & Refugee Support...
FCA’s Statement on COVID-19- April 10, 2020
MINEOLA, N.Y., (Apr. 10, 2020)FCA has served Long Islanders since 1884 through some difficult and challenging times and we continue to do so today in ways that limit health risks to clients, staff, volunteers and vendors. We recognize that in times of crisis,...
FCA’s Statement on COVID-19: Updated March 17, 2020
MINEOLA, N.Y., (Mar. 17, 2020)- FCA has served Long Islanders since 1884 through some difficult and challenging times and we continue to do so today in ways that limit health risks to clients, staff, volunteers and vendors. We recognize that in times of crisis,...
FCA’s Statement on COVID-19
MINEOLA, N.Y., (Mar. 12, 2020)- As the Coronavirus outbreak continues, FCA has been working hard to limit risks to clients, staff, volunteers and vendors, while at the same time avoiding steps that could fuel panic or paralyze the organization. It's a tricky balance...
FCA Receives Grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has awarded a $139,209 grant to FCA to support the organization’s new Newcomers Resource Center. This collection of programs within the center will guide newcomers and those immigrants already residing in Nassau County on their...
FCA Celebrates Long Island Nets Partnership During 135 Days of Giving Campaign
MINEOLA, N.Y., (Feb. 28, 2020) - FCA, Mineola nonprofit, launched their 135 Days of Giving Campaign earlier this month. This initiative is based on the organization’s 135th anniversary and focuses on strengthening FCA’s programs that provide services and resources to...