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We work with local, state, and federal government partners to advocate for effective policy decisions that will impact our neighbors and hometowns.
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We bring together nonprofits, business leaders, and lawmakers to discuss solutions to our region’s challenges.
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We operate a series of programs that connect Long Islanders with the services they need.
Welcome to the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
At the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI), our work is to ensure that our region is a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone to live. We can set the standard for what an equitable region looks like. That means safe communities, decent, affordable housing, healthy food, access to care and an opportunity to thrive. In our quest for improvements and systemic change, we face a unique set of obstacles. In fact, the poverty rate today is at its highest since 1959. Given the national political climate and assault on the country’s most vulnerable communities, our work is more important than ever.
Our Impact
7000+ |
People served in 2018 alone |
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72 |
Years Serving Long Island |
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200 |
Partnering Organizations |
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Recent News
January 29, 2020
State officials: No premium increase for most under Affordable Care Act in 2020
All but a few New Yorkers enrolling for 2020 coverage under the Affordable Care Act will not see an increase in their premiums, state officials said
January 29, 2020
Online hiring practices, 2020 Census loom large for LI
Ah, the start of a new year, when people (and companies) consider some major decisions that could improve both prosperity and quality of life (or business). If entire regions could make New Year’s Resolutions, I’d recommend these two workforce development-related commitments for Long Island
January 29, 2020
Nonprofits gear up for 2020 Census
People are going to start hearing from the Census Bureau in March," said Rebecca Sanin, who is coordinating Long Island's "Complete Count" effort. ... Long Island is poised to get $1.6 million of that money — just over $1.019 million for Suffolk and $664,109 for Nassau, Sterne said
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Established in 1947, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers. We are dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents by responding to their needs through the promotion and development of public policies and direct services.
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We've Moved! 110 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 101, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Phone: 516-483-1110
Fax: 516-483-4794
E-mail: connect@hwcli.com
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