| Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services Receives $200k BOA Grant |
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| Wednesday, 02 December 2009 00:57 |
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Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services (CNGCS) has received a two-year grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Bank of America’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative and was named as a 2009 Long Island Neighborhood Builder. CNGCS will receive $100,000 each year to help fund its programs and services including efforts to promote Health and Wellness among its clients and consumers. “The Health and Wellness of those we serve is a top priority at Central Nassau Guidance,” said Barbara Bartell, LCSW, and Chief Executive Officer. “Research indicates the rates of mortality among people with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse is alarmingly high in comparison to the rest of the population… Intertwining health and wellness initiatives with mental health and substance abuse care will help our clients to have a chance to live healthy and long lives.” “Bank of America is supporting the Long Island community through the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative and other lending, investing and community development programs that address critical social issues and align with our corporate social responsibility efforts,” said Robert Isaksen, Long Island market president at Bank of America. “In our current economy, communities need our support more than ever, and this program is designed to give that support through the effective combination of partnership, leadership development and flexible funding.” Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites           |
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