Happenings at IGHL

Halpern House Dedicated

2009-06-30T08:11:00.000-07:00

IGHL's most recently established home is called The Halpern House. Located on Chapman Boulevard in Manorville and named in honor of the late Matt Halpern, a long-time supporter of IGHL who was described as someone "whose passion, influence and indelible impact were felt in everything he touched. His ability to connect with others imparted a foundation that grows and flourishes, much like his love for the acto of gardening."
To view photos of the dedication, click here .

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Camp - 2009

2009-06-22T13:33:00.000-07:00

Click here to see photos from the 2009 Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck experience for the consumers of IGHL. All photos were taken by Barbara Hallenbeck of the IGHL Recreation Department.

Governor Sarah Palin Honored at 2009 Gala

2009-06-11T21:57:00.000-07:00

Click here for photos from the 2009 IGHL 30th Anniversary Gala honoring Governor Sarah Palin. Check back frequently as more photos and videos are posted. Click here for the most recent photos.

Horse Riding Exhibition at Fieldstone Farms

2009-05-27T12:43:00.000-07:00

Health Is Wealth Marathon 5-16-09

2009-05-17T19:47:00.000-07:00

IGHL Spring Madri Gras Dance

2009-05-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

The Annual Spring Dance was held at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook. The theme this year was Madri Gras.

2009 IGHL FASHION SHOW

2009-05-01T06:57:00.000-07:00

On April 1, IGHL consumers participated in a fashion show held at the auditorium of Center Moriches High School. The event was organized by Amanda Marsh, Bill Flood and Barbara Hallenbeck of the Recreation Department; psychologists Barbara Carey-Shaw, Mary Herrick and LoriAnn Solano (who served as the MC for the evening) and other IGHL staff members and administrators.

UPCOMING IGHL EVENTS

2009-04-20T06:51:00.000-07:00

August 10 - IGHL Golf Outing - Cold Spring Harbor Country Club

August 23 - IGHL Walk-a-thon at SCCC

September 14 - IGHL Golf outing - Westhampton Country Club

September 20 - IGHL Craft Fair - Kuhn Center

September 27 - IGHL Fashion Show - Westhampton Country Club

October 21st - Halloween Dance - Villa Lombardi, Holbrook

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Chosen as IGHL Honoree of the Year for 2009

2009-01-27T12:08:00.000-08:00

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been named “Honoree of the Year ‘09” by the Independent Group Home Living Foundation.

According to Walter W. Stockton, IGHL’s Chief Executive Officer, “ Governor Palin is a devoted public servant and mother who has set a fine example on the national stage for many families having children with developmental disabilities. As a mother with a Down Syndrome child, Governor Palin has become an inspirational symbol to our IGHL families who are coping with their own children’s special needs. These families look to leaders such as Governor Palin for compassionate attention to the educational and therapeutic programs that are improving their own youngsters chances for learning. We at IGHL applaud the Governor for her concern for children with disabilities.”

IGHL , one of New York State’s largest not-for-profit organizations, has more than 5,000 children, adults, and their families benefitting from a wide range of programs, services and support including state-of-the art facilities and over 75 innovative training and educational programs for children and adults with disabilities.

The award will be presented at the organization’s 30th anniversary of service which will be celebrated at its annual fundraising gala to be held on June 7, 2009 on Long Island. The high-profile gala will be attended by parents and family members, as well as by federal, state and local government officials and leaders of corporations who are all committed to helping people with developmental disabilities lead fuller and richer lives. “The annual event is one of the largest affairs on Long Island,” stated IGHL’s Stockton.

For more information, contact Frank Lombardi, Assistant to the CEO, 631-878-8900 ext. 102, e-mail - flombardi@ighl.org

IGHL Cookbook Published

2008-10-29T09:28:00.001-07:00

Recipes from the Heart and the IGHL Family, a cookbook with hundreds of recipes from the IGHL family, is now available for purchase in the lobby of the Kuhn OPTs Center.

All proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will go toward the IGHL Foundation to support IGHL's work on behalf of developmentally disabled children and adults.