Hopefully the audience will hear or message and want to be part of the solution to child poverty on Long Island

About Org: Longwood Blessings is part of a National Organization in 45 States and D.C. whose sole mission is to provide food for food-insecure children for school weekends. Longwood Blessings started 10 years ago feeding 50 Children and now we feed over 500 students every school weekend. Our organization is completely powered by volunteers who fundraise, buy, pack and deliver food each school week. About Trisha Ewald: is a founder of Longwood Blessings in a Backpack. She has been Program Coordinator for the past 10 years. She now also works as a full time employee of the National Organization and oversees about 100 other Blessings in a Backpack programs on the east coast. About John Ammirati: joined Longwood Blessings as volunteer fundraising coordinator a year and a half ago after retiring from managing real estate offices

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About Org:

Envisioning Access is a Boston based 501 c 3 that is developing, in conjunction with tech start-ups and universities, innovative technologies like AR/VR, robotics, AI for those living with physical disabilities. Started in 1979, the organization has recently undergone a dynamic transformation from a service animal model to establishing an Innovative Technology Initiative. We are working with scientists and designers,

some of whom have physical disabilities themselves while also using our recipient base and developing relationships with other partners to bring on those who will use these technologies to test the products and provide input on the design and efficacy of the product. At Envisioning Access, we are amazed to discover that technology developed for the disability community is often developed without the input of anyone in the disability community. Our hope is that no technology for the disability community will be

made without the feedback of those using the tech, and if possible, developed by someone in the disabilitycommunity.

All our projects have three main goals in addition to providing accessibility for all. The technology must:

• provide a means to assist with a path for meaningful employment;

• offer assistance to getting back to school if that is what the individual wants; and,

• help alleviate isolation.

About Diane:

As the executive director of Envisioning Access, Inc., Diane Nahabedian leads the organization's dynamic transition from providing service animals to developing innovative technology for people with physical disabilities. With over 35 years of nonprofit management experience, she has a proven track record of enhancing the stature, financial security, and strategic partnerships of organizations through effective

development, marketing, and communications.

Diane has expertise in branding and rebranding organizations, and works with teams including boards and staff to plan and execute revenue-generating events and programs. She creates comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies to increase awareness of the organization and its key players. Her mission is to empower people with disabilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives through technology that meets their needs and preferences.

Name of your organization: Envisioning Access

Website: https://www.envisioningaccess.org/

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1. A better understanding of the population we serve.

2. The need that 1 in every 17 New Yorkers -- over 525,000 -- have in New York City

3. How we raise funds to invest in high-impact programs, evaluate them, and scale them across NYCHA

communities.

Alex Zablocki is a veteran public servant with nearly two decades of experience working with nonprofit organizations and government agencies at all levels. Before joining the Fund, Alex served for five years as Executive Director of the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy. The public-private partnership supports 10,000 acres of City, State, and federal parkland in Brooklyn and Queens. Before leading the Conservancy, Alex served as Senior Program Manager at the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery and also previously served as Director of Community Relations for the New York City Department of Homeless Services and has held various roles with the New York State Senate and New

York City Council. Alex received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and investments from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business and earned a Master of Arts degree in community and economic development from SUNY Empire State College. Alex joined the Fund as its Executive Director in June 2022.

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