Meet the runners who are making their miles meaningful… Meet Courtney! My name is Courtney Dowdell. I will be running the NYC marathon this fall on November 5, 2023. I am excited that I will be running with New Ground. About me: I am a grateful momma to a free spirited and spunky 8 year…
What an incredible weekend on the Long Beach Boardwalk filled with fun and spirit! Once again, Long Beach native, Rob Carlo, celebrated his birthday with the Rob’s Ride – 24 on the Boards Fundraiser. Rob Carlo had his most successful year yet raising over $34,000 in support of homeless Veterans on Long Island. This success…
Media Coverage: Catholic Faith Network, July 27, 2023 There are so many things happening at New Ground, including accommodating a greater need for support in our community. Hear about all these updates and more from Shannon Boyle, Executive Director as she interviews with award winning journalist, Jackie Lukas, on the Catholic Faith Network. CFN…
ARTICLE ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ONLINE AND IN PRINT BY NEWSDAY ON JULY 26,2023 By Jonathan LaMantiajonathan.lamantia@newsday.com@jonlamantiaJuly 26, 2023 5:00 am The Suffolk County Legislature approved $1.25 million in funding Tuesday for a mixed-use affordable housing development in East Patchogue with 55 apartments. Georgica Green Ventures, the developer on the $34 million project, plans to use the…
New Ground was lucky to host a special visitor in our office; Carmela Villani! A former member of the staff since New Ground’s start in 1991, Carmela played an integral role in the organization’s success. After a long career in education, Carmela decided to take on a new adventure and responded to an ad placed…
Thank you to the members of St. Agnes Knights of Columbus for supporting New Ground’s Veterans this Summer with a very generous community fundraiser! Over $3,700 was raised by the St. Agnes community, exceeding expectations of what is typically raised during this annual fundraiser. We can’t thank you enough for your generosity and for selecting…
New Ground recently heard from a former JumpStart Program family, as this mom was thrilled to share that her credit score has continued to increase significantly. She saved and regularly copies blank budgeting sheets to use the forms every month and keep on track with her finances. She used these forms with her Social Worker…
“Debra” and her three children became homeless when their apartment was deemed unsafe with no heat or running water. Despite working fulltime as a Certified Nurses Aid, Debra could not afford decent housing for her family. Upon entering the program, she identified education as her way out. With our assistance, Debra became a Licensed Practical…
At New Ground, we know that once the burden of homelessness is lifted, families have more success as they work toward their goal of becoming and remaining self-supporting. Through the comprehensive services provided by our social workers and educators to both parents, and children, we are making a transformational impact on families for generations to…
Following the donation of various new and gently used kitchen items, New Ground helped outfit a new home for one of our JumpStart Program families who recently moved into their own market rent apartment. Utilizing a majority of the family’s savings to pay the first month’s rent and security deposit left very little for purchasing…
