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Long Island's
notoriously high cost of living is especially hard on senior
citizens and people with disabilities. Many seniors whose incomes
decline after retirement cannot afford to stay on Long Island
and enjoy the standard of living to which they have contributed
so much. Catholic Charities' Housing Department provides disadvantaged
people with the opportunity for safe and affordable housing
and access to a supportive network of services. The program
currently operates 15 housing facilities in Nassau and Suffolk
counties, totaling more than 1,250 units. Housing units for
people struggling with HIV / AIDS, chemical dependency, mental
illness, developmental disabilities, and crisis pregnancy are
managed and operated by other programs at Catholic Charities,
as listed on this Web site.
Services Provided
In addition to providing safe, affordable
apartments, Catholic Charities' Housing Department works to
ensure the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of residents.
All sites have social services coordinators, who arrange events
at each facility and help residents access services for which
they are eligible. Two pastoral care coordinators, one working
in Nassau County and one in Suffolk, are responsible for keeping
in touch with the residents, identifying their needs, and connecting
them with a variety of services. Weekly on-site medical services
are available at most sites, as is access to Catholic Charities'
Food and Nutrition Program (FAN). Other services are available
through partnerships with local parishes.
Housing facilities are listed below:
- Bishop Daly Gardens, Uniondale, 45 units
- Bishop Kellenberg Gardens, Oceanside, 57 units
- Bishop McGann Village, Central Islip, 125 units
- Bishop Ryan Village, Hampton Bays, 75 units
- George Link Jr. Apartments, Coram, 76 units
- Mary's Manor, Inwood, 150 units
- Msgr. Henry J. Reel Village I, Medford, 77 units
- Msgr. Henry J. Reel Village II, Medford, 43 units
- Peternana Terrace, Freeport, 97 units
- St. Agnes Village, Uniondale, 75 units
- St. Anne's Gardens, Brentwood, 100 units
- St. Hedwig's Gardens, Floral Park, 27 units
- St. Joseph's Village, Selden, 200 units
- St. Paul's Gardens, Brentwood, 85 units
- Thea Bowman Residence (for people with physical disabilities),
Amityville, 31 units
Location and Hours
Catholic Charities Housing Department
Thomas F. Casey Administration Center
90 Cherry Lane
Hicksville, NY 11801
Directions
Telephone: 516-733-7076
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Office hours of social services coordinators vary by housing
site.
Eligibility and Fees
Seniors 62 years and older with yearly
income of no more than $31,100 for individuals or $35,550
for couples are eligible. These figures are based on government
guidelines and are subject to change. Call the Housing Department
for updated guidelines.
To be eligible for the Thea Bowman Residence, an applicant
must have a qualifying visual, hearing, or mobility impairment
and be of low income. Rent is charged as a percentage of income.
Eligibility for other types of housing depends on the specific
program and can be determined by contacting the program directly.
Rents vary by site. For some sites, rent is calculated as
a percentage of the resident's income. Other sites have fixed
rent.
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