Angela's House
Coordination of Complex Home Care Services and Residential Services for Medically Fragile Children

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Spring 2009 Edition
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Message from the Executive Director Bob Policastro

Angela's House is our official name now. The legal work is complete and we will now be know as Angela's House for both the two homes we have that care for medically fragile children and the families we work with that care for their children at home.

We hit a new milestone this past year. We helped 400 children with special health care needs that are medically fragile, chronically ill or living with a life threatening illness. Helping this many kids would not be possible without the support we get from the community. This support is very important because when insurance will not cover items, we look to use fund raised money to help cover it. We also use fund raised money to help the new families that are referred to us. It can take weeks, if not months, to coordinate programs and services to assist new families and during this waiting time we can use donations to help support families.

The economy has really taken a tough turn and we have seen the impact on both donations and the increasing difficulties we see families are going through. We feel confident we will continue to see support coming in to help our families.

This past year had many exciting moments. We increased our program to be able to help more new families. We had many schools and organizations reach out to us in an effort to help. The highlight of the year was the completion of our project of bringing the Angel of Hope statue to Long Island. This statue honors all children that have passed away, regardless of age. Our volunteer construction crew was led by Pat Cassetta and Angelo Ciotta. The volunteer workers included members from both Locals 66 and 138. We also had help from Napolitano Brothers with our brick work.

 

Thanks to Our Supporters


The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 3 presents a donation

Island Trees Middle School National Jr. Honor Society did a candy sale

Nick volunteered with yard work and bulk mailings

Kevin helped with office work and bulk mailings

A Touch of Wellness Therapeutic Spa makes a donation to Angela's House at the Smithtown 5K "Running of the Bull"

Walmart makes a donation

Allstate Craig Bingham Agency presents a donation

 

The Angel of Hope Comes to Long Island


The opening ceremony was amazing. Over 200 people came to celebrate the the unveiling and candellight ceremony for the Angel of Hope statue.

The Angel of Hope statue sits with flowers around it after the candlelight ceremony.

Words could not describe the spiritual feeling that consumed the night. One of the most beautiful sites was to see everyone waiting in line to leave a flower with the Angel after the candlelight ceremony.

 

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