Winters Center for Autism

WCFA is committed to enhancing the quality of life and providing a sense of fulfillment for adults with autism through job creation, training and placement.

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What an incredible evening with Mary Lou and Tony Cancellieri at the RVC Blue Speaks Light it Up Blue Gala for Autism. Congratulations to the honorees Karen & Wayne Lipton and to our very own, Christopher Cortale upon receiving the Person of Courage Award. #inspireinclusion

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Big hearted gestures make a world of difference!  We're thrilled to share that Glenn Williams, a cherished member of the Smithtown Rotary club, has extended a generous hand of support to the Winters Center for Autism.

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An incredible honor to present the Joe Winters Humanitarian Award to the incredible Mary Ellen McCrossen. Thank you, The Rotary Club of Smithtown Sunrise, for a beautiful evening.

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We are looking forward to #AIS2024 in just a few weeks.
Autism, best practices, innovation!
#autisminvestorsummit

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Today, Norah, Andrew, and Patrick went on their interviews today at Flagstar bank. We were so proud with how confident they all were at their interviews. All three of them were hired. Special thanks to Pam, Denise, Karen and Lynn!

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Ryan and Julie co-presented at Table Wraps yesterday.
Most of the employees at Table Wraps speak Spanish. Julie presented in English for those who do not speak Spanish and Ryan presented a second session in Spanish for the rest of the staff. #inspireinclusion

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We want to thank Da Noi Italian Restaurant for their generous donation of a gift card to their restaurant for one of our raffle baskets. You can have a chance to win this basket if you come to our event on April 25th, A Toast to Autism.

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This #MotivationalMonday we are looking back to last Friday when we had Mindful Meditation with Maria. This group was highly motivated when it came to practicing managing deep breathing in stressful situations like the work place. Thanks to Maria and Chris!

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Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Winters Center for Autism campus will be closed on Tuesday, February 13.  For any questions, please call 631-418-5207. Thank you and be safe.

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Today we celebrated Valentine's Day as well as Julian's birthday. We had pizza, pink trail mix, and Shirley Temples. We were all feeling the love today.

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February is American Heart Month. We were fortunate to have Zach Grunther, safety manager and Winters Bros., teach CPR to the WCFA team. Special thanks to Zach for donating his time and expertise and providing such a valuable skill set.

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Kyle had his first day as an employee at Winters Bros yesterday. Seen here is Kyle clocking out of his initial shift, assisted by Marco. Kyle, a trainee at WCFA, now holds two employment positions. He serves as a Social Media Intern at WCFA and as an Administrative Clerk.

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This past November, Robert McBride stepped into the ring at the Long Island Fight for Charity, championing the cause for Winters Center for Autism. With great generosity, he contributed $10,000 to support their mission. Grateful for your donation, Robert! #hireforahigherpurpose

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One of our participants Tyler Mattera chose Winters Center for Autism to receive the proceeds from his family's light show from this past holiday season. The Mattera family raised $2,015.00 for the center. Thank you so much Mattera Family!

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We are thrilled to announce that Macari Vineyards is joining us as the official wine sponsor for "A Toast to Embracing Autism" on April 25th! 🥂 Get ready for an evening of fine wine, good company, while supporting the Winters Center for Autism.

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We are excited to share fantastic news of our upcoming event: “A Toast to Embracing Autism” Wine Tasting Fundraiser.🥂

Save the date: Thursday, April 25th at Harbor Club at Prime in Huntington, NY. It’s an event close to our hearts, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

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Join us in wishing Sean a very happy birthday!🥳🥳🥳

#HappyBirthday #winterscenterforautism #hireforahigherpurpose

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Heading into the weekend like…😁👍🏼

Have a happy #LaborDay weekend everybody! 🇺🇸☀️🍔🌭🌊

#FeelGoodFriday #winterscenterforautism #hireforahigherpurpose

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#Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S and commentates African-American freedom.

“It’s an opportunity to both look back but to look ahead to make sure that that notion of freedom and the fragility of it is always protected and celebrated.” -Lonnie Bunch

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Today we kick off #WorldAutismMonth with #WorldAutismAwarenessDay.

We come together to share stories that promote acceptance and understanding of the autism community.
Every day is a great day to #Hire with a #HigherPurpose!☘️💚🧩

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