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Spring 2007 Edition
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Message from the Executive Director
Bob Policastro

It is hard to believe that this year is our 15th Year Anniversary. It is exciting to see the work we have done but we realize there is a lot more work to be done. Our history goes back to 18 years ago, before we formed the nonprofit. The first three children that opened my heart to this new world were;

Angela Policastro
Angela Policastro 		Steven Przystawski
Steven Przystawski 		Elizabeth Carlino
Elizabeth Carlino

This is how I learned the plight of medically fragile children and the challenges the parents were faced with, both in their homes and the need for a special house for these children to live that could not live at home.

It is beautiful to see how we have grown to be able to help over 300 children last year. We will never forget our roots as parents. One of the greatest things I have seen over time is the growth of support from our community to help the children we work with. If you look at this newsletter, you will see the heart- warming success of your support which allows us to help these very special children. Thank you very much from all our families for making this possible.

We are proud to say we are persistently working on Angela’s House III. This home will have a specialty of being able to handle children dependent on a ventilator to survive. We have been working with families that need the support of Angela’s House. This new home will offer great peace and relief to the parents we have spoken with.

Proposed Angela's House III Proposed Angela's House III
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 3 makes a donation to Angela's House The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 3 makes a donation to Angela's House

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Former New York Islander and Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gilles is seen with Eric and his dad on a recent visit to Angela’s House
Former New York Islander and Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gilles is seen with Eric and his dad on a recent visit to Angela’s House

Volunteers from St Thomas More Church help with yard work Volunteers from St Thomas More Church help with yard work
Laura Sherland from Girl Scout Senior Troop 793 of Smithtown designed and made 3 bags of bibs for the children of Angela’s House Laura Sherland from Girl Scout Senior Troop 793 of Smithtown designed and made 3 bags of bibs for the children of Angela’s House
Girl Scout Troop 1249 made 2 baskets of Books on Tape for the children of Angela’s House Girl Scout Troop 1249 made 2 baskets of Books on Tape for the children of Angela’s House

 

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