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2023

December 2023

  • TNC Co-Founder spotlighted in Faces of Long Island series, Newsday
  • The Nicholas Center - Community. Connection. Collaboration.

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November 2023

  • The Nicholas Center Receives Grant from The Disabiity Opportunity Fund
  • The Nicholas Center and Hello Julia Partner to Make Corporate Gift Giving Season Sweeter and More Inclusive


October 2023

  • A Mother's Guide Through Autism - Speaking Event & Discussion


September 2023

  • Agents of Humanity Podcast Hosts Councilwoman
  • TNC Navigators Serve as Parade Grand Marshalls!
  • TNC Joins Plant-a-Row for the Harvest


August 2023

  • Save The Date For Pride In Port - Port Washington News
  • Third Anniversary of ADA 
  • Port Washington News - Accessible Playground
  • Night in White - a Success
  • The Nicholas Center Navigators Honored as Grand Marshals of Pride in Port Parade
  • Town Officials Attend Night in White
  • Port Washington North - Playground For People With Disabilities
  • Port Washington Times - Save The Date For Pride In Port
  • Port Washington Times - Town Officials Attend Night In White Event
  • The Nicholas Center Celebrates Night In White
  • Port Washington News August 9-15


July 2023

  • Port Provides Powered by The Nicholas Center - new promo video!


June 2023

  • The Nicholas Center Hosts Night in White Gala
  • June 2023 - Port Calendar


May 2023

  • Ice cream sandwich store Smusht opens in Port Washington
  • Delicious, Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches In Port
  • Molloy celebrates artists of all abilities
  • Westchester Spring Gala - A Huge Success
  • Mother Cabrini Grant Spotlight  -The Nicholas Center


April 2023

  • Stella On The Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast
  • PIX 11 News Covers The Nicholas Center! 
  • The Nicholas Center & Yankees Celebrate World Autism Day!


February 2023

  • The Nicholas Center & partner Spectrum Bakes - a Recipe for Success
  • New Signage Installed In Port To Help Keep Our Community Safe
  • Human Kindness in North Hempstead
  • Nicholas Center featured in Plant-a-Row Library Exhibit
  • Port Provides mission enables adults with autism in Port Washington to help their neighbors in need
  • Variance granted, signs installed for Port family to protect daughter with autism
  • 'Autism Child Area' Signs Installed After Battle Over Fence in Port Washington'


January 2023

  • Port Provides, Powered by The Nicholas Center Demonstrates Strength and Resilience of Local Community

2022

December 2022

  • DDI On Autism 12-3-22 THE NICHOLAS CENTER


November 2022

  • DDI On Autism 11-26-22 THE NICHOLAS CENTER
  • Port Washington Community Chest of Port Washington Notes TNC's Contributions During Covid
  • Port Provides
  • The Nicholas Center Launches New Program, Port Provides


October 2022

  • The Launchcast Episode 401: The Autism Inclusion Revolution - Stella Spanakos & Nicole Sugrue
  • Stella and Nicole on Northwell Health Everyday Heros Video
  • Port Provides
  • Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton Congratulates Newest Members of Nassau County’s Advisory Council on People with Disabilities
  • Northwell Health presents: Everyday Heroes: Paving the Way for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (featuring Stella Spanakos and Nicole Sugure)


September 2022

  • Port Washington Community Chest -" Our Grantees - Meet Them Again for the First Time
  • Day of Golf - (Port Calendar)


August 2022

  • The Nicholas Center And Spectrum Designs Foundation Celebrate Night In White


July 2022

  • Elected Officials Celebrate Night in White 


June 2022

  • Port Washington Calendar of Events - Night in White 
  • The Nicholas Center Welcomes Dale Coffin to Board of Directors. Dr. Coffin is Clinical Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Occupational Therapy Program at Stony Brook University.
  • June Newsletter
  • Night in White Honors Bianca and Rob DeGaudenzi and PwC


May 2022

  • The Nicholas Center Participates in "Unity Through Diversity" at Malloy University
  • A Business With A Social Mission
  • Stella and Marvin Plant-A-Row
  • #Aut2BeCampaign Launched
  • The Nicholas Center Proud to Partner with Spectrum Designs Foundation to revolutionize the way Autistic individuals learn, live and work.


April 2022

  • The Nicholas Center - Ribbon Cutting
  • The Nicholas Center - Providing Opportunities for Adults with Autism
  • TNC In Port Washington Living Magazine

             See page 18 for article.

  • The Nicholas Center -a Decade of Championing Neurodiversity
  • Diversity in Business Award


March 2022

  • Stella L. Spanakos - LIBN Diversity in Business Award Recipient
  • March Newsletter


January 2022

  • Waldners Donates Furnishings to The Nicholas Center Westchester

2021

December 2021

  • Grateful For Community Partnerships
  • Helping To Promote Financial Inclusion


November 2021

  • Community Partnership Celebrated
  • Co-Founder of the Nicholas Center


October 2021

  • The Nicholas Center Testifies at 1st ever NY State Assembly Hearing
  • Assemblyman Chris Burdick Recognizes The Nicholas Center
  • Nicholas Center Co-Founder, Stella Spanakos Awarded Nassau County Women of Distinction 2021
  • Community Chest of Port Washington Highlights The Nicholas Center's Impact


September 2021

  • The Nicholas Center Celebrates a Decade in Port Washington


August 2021

  • North Hempstead Spotlights The Nicholas Center
  • The Nicholas Center and Spectrum Designs Foundation were proud to host Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul for her workforce initiative announcement.


July 2021

  • 2021 Mid-Hudson Annual Report
  • The Nicholas Center And Spectrum Designs To Host Golf And Night In White Event
  • Manhasset Community Fund Awards Grant to TNC


June 2021

  • The Nicholas Center Awarded Nonprofit of the Year by LIBN
  • 2020 Nonprofit of the Year/ Corporate Citizenship Award

             View the ceremony here: 

             LIBN Corpoarate Citizenship Awards 2021 

  • The Nicholas Center Receives Grant From Investors Bank


May 2021

  • Nicholas Center Board Increases By Two
  • The Nicholas Center Donates Trees to Pleasantville Garden
  • Nicholas Center Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
  • Nicholas Center Gives to Town Parks 


April 2021

  • Grand Opening video on Pleasantville TV (PCTV)
  • Empire State Development Announces The Nicholas Center Expansion to Westchester.
  • TNC and Spectrum Designs Celebrate Grand Opening in Westchester! 
  • TNC and SDF Host Inaugural Ladies Golf Outing
  • Pleasantville Community TV Interview (PCTV)
  • The Nicholas Center at 10 Years
  • Planting Flowers for Arbor Day
  • The Nicholas Center Opens In Pleasantville


March 2021

  • Schreiber Women's Empowerment Club Celebrates Women's History Month


February 2021

  • The Nicholas Center, Traditional Tabla Drumming and Long Island Traditions

2011 - 2020

August 2020

  • Spectrum Designs And Nicholas Center Celebrate A Decade Of Autism Support 


April 2020

  • Spectrum Designs, Nicholas Center Graduate First Screen Printing Class


January 2020

  •  P’ville Welcomes Nonprofit That Provides Jobs to Autistic Adults 
  • Spectrum Designs Will Provide Opportunities For Those On The Autism Spectrum


April 2019

  • Spectrum Honored As A Booming Business 


April 2018

  • Mom Created Business For People With Autism
  • Mom started business for autistic son. Now she employs 20 like him. 


December 2011

  • Senator Martins Congratulates Nicholas Center for Autism and Spectrum Designs Foundation 
  • Creating a Future for My Son with Special Needs 


November 2011

  • New Autism Center Opens in Port Washington 

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Revolutionizing the way Autistic adults learn, live and work.

The Nicholas Center supports individuals to learn critical life skills, improve social and communication abilities, gain vocational training and jobs and engage in meaningful community projects. With a focus on creating inclusive employment opportunities, The Nicholas Center offers a Supported Employment Program, supporting individuals on the job and has been instrumental in the creation and success of micro-businesses.

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