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Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services
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Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services

The office of Immigration & Refugee Services is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to counsel, process, file, and represent clients before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and EOIR Immigration Court.

Our organization provides essential support to Ukrainian Humanitarian parolees through the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriation to Resettlement Agencies (USARA) Program. Through USARA, we help individuals and families achieve stability, economic independence, and successful integration into the community. We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024.

Our staff offers a wide range of social and employment services, including:

• Development of a personalized self-sufficiency plan
• Case management and referrals
• Employment services, job search skills, and work experience opportunities
• Outreach and community support
• Social and cultural adjustment assistance
• English language support
• Help with school, benefits, and local resource navigation
• Transitional services and employment retention support

We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024.

Rooted in compassion and dignity, Catholic Charities of Long Island is committed to helping newcomers rebuild their lives and feel safe, supported, and empowered within their new community.

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Hire Proximity
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Hire Proximity

College students and recent grads are facing one of the toughest job markets in years, and many are coming home to Long Island unsure of what comes next. Parents tell me every week that their kids are bright, capable, and motivated, but they are struggling to get traction, land interviews, or stand out in a crowded hiring landscape.

That is exactly why I launched Hire Proximity, a career development company built to give young people the individualized support and employer access they are missing.

1:1 Career Coaching for Students and Recent Graduates
This is personalized, practical coaching designed to help early career talent articulate their strengths, refine their story, prepare for interviews, and build confidence. Most students never receive this level of individualized guidance, and it is already helping clients move from uncertainty to clarity.

Inside Hiring: Real Conversations With Real Employers
Our Inside Hiring series brings students directly into conversation with the people who sit closest to hiring decisions. They hear what strong applicants do differently and how to stand out in a competitive process. Our next session is Monday, March 16 with VaynerX.

My goal is simple. I want to level the playing field by giving students real guidance and real proximity to employers, something that has been missing for far too long.

If your student is struggling to get started or needs personalized support, I would love to help. Visit www.hireproximity.com or email us at edward@hireproximity.com to learn more or schedule a 1:1 coaching session today.

Ready to support,

Edward Frankel
Founder, Hire Proximity
Edward@hireproximity.com

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Long Island Swim School
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Long Island Swim School

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and confident swimmers for life. With locations in Garden City and Syosset we train over 2,000 children each week at every swim level from Beginner to Olympian.

Long Island Swim School offers swim lessons for children ages 2 - 14years old. The main emphasis of our programs is to teach children to swim correctly and develop essential water skills in a relaxed environment. Our goal driven and technique oriented approach is the key to your child's success. Through skill based quality teaching our students develop a joy for learning and a passion for swimming.

At Long Island Swim School, we teach children to swim the same way the best in the world do. By using age-appropriate, proven techniques children build real skills in kick, pull, body position, and breath control. Our logical, consistent progression turns every fundamental—whether blowing bubbles or learning butterfly timing—into a building block for efficient, confident swimming.

Our professional staff are swimmers and coaches with the knowledge to give your child the skills to achieve more than just water safety. We provide the best foundation possible for success. Not every child will dream of Olympic glory, but every child should have the foundation to take them there.

Whether the end goal is a competitive journey or a recreational one, whether your child competes in 2044 or they are happy playing in their home pool, the skills they learn at Long Island Swim School will take them as far as their dreams allow.

Visit our 2 locations:

Garden City:
750 F. Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
​(516) 378-8467
GCSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com

Syosset:
170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791
​(516) 378-8467
SYSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com

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Goshinkan Dojo
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Goshinkan Dojo

Self Defense for today's world. Specializing in children's confidence building classes. Adult classes for personal safety. No contracts, first class is free !
Discover the Warrior Within You !

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