United Way of Long Island Awards $12,800 Grant to Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services

HICKSVILLE, NY, (April 9, 2014) – The United Way of Long Island recently presented Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. with a $12,800 grant to help forward the agencies community initiatives and improve the services they offer to the community.

Theresa Regnante

President & CEO of United Way of Long Island

“We couldn’t do the work that we do without our community partner agencies and the contributions they make to the residents of Long Island,” said Theresa Regnante, President & CEO of United Way of Long Island.

Jeffrey Friedman

CEO of CN Guidance & Counseling

“Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services is extremely grateful to the United Way of Long Island for their continued support of our efforts in the community,” said Jeffrey Friedman, Chief Executive Officer.

About United Way of Long Island:

United Way is a 501(c) (3) charitable nonprofit organization run by an independent volunteer board of directors. We are one of Long Island’s most cost-efficient nonprofit organizations, with 85 cents of every dollar raised given

directly to our community partners or community recipients. This exceeds the standard of 65 percent established by the Better Business Bureau. United Way of Long Island also has a four-star rating by Charity Navigator for its operational efficiency and received this honor for a second year in a row. For more information or to make a donation, visit: http://www.unitedwayli.org/.

About Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services:

Established in 1972, the mission of Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization, is to provide clinical treatment, housing opportunities, social and support services, counseling, and guidance to individuals, families and the community affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, psychological difficulties, addiction and/or dependency problems.