Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. [FREE]

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Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. [FREE]

FREE supports people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.

- COMMUNITY-BASED & HOUSING ALTERNATIVES
- CLINICAL TREATMENT & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS
- RECREATIONAL & PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
- COMMUNITY & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
- THERAPEUTIC HORSE RIDING
- SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

12/13/2025

Celebrating Dedication and Impact at FREE 💜

This past week, we were honored to host our Milestone Brunch, celebrating our incredible team members who have reached important service milestones with FREE. Their commitment, compassion, and expertise continue to enrich the lives of the people we support and embody the very best of our organization. ✨

Thank you for making us stronger with every year of service — here’s to the lasting difference you’ve made and continue to make!

12/12/2025

FREE’s advocacy groups and PWWs had an amazing time at the SANYS Cookie Swap! 🍪✨
Thank you to SANYS Long Island for hosting such a fun and festive gathering — we loved connecting, celebrating, and of course, swapping plenty of delicious treats.
We already can’t wait for next year! 🎉

12/11/2025

Meet Jamie! 🌟
As one of our incredible Direct Support Professionals, she’s been with us just over a year — and in that time, the experience has transformed the way she communicates, connects, and understands others.

At FREE, being a DSP isn’t just a role — it’s a journey of growth, purpose, and meaningful impact. Every day brings new challenges, heartfelt moments, and relationships that truly matter.

If you’re searching for work that helps you grow while helping others live more independently and confidently, this could be the path for you.
Start your DSP journey at https://lnkd.in/d5RzVSP.

🎥 Check out Jamie’s story in the video below!

12/10/2025

Our final Hot Cocoa Pop-Up stop made Bethpage extra sweet today! ☕️✨
Team members sipped on rich hot chocolate, enjoyed delicious treats, and soaked in all the festive fun.

A big thank you to Joe for joining us and sharing all that Jovia Financial Credit Union has to offer! 💛

We hope everyone felt the holiday magic — we sure did! 🎉❄️
Let’s keep the cheer growing!

12/09/2025

This past Saturday we had an incredible time at the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Holiday Gala! ✨
We’re truly honored to be named Not-For-Profit of the Year — a recognition that means so much to our entire team and community. 💙

A big shoutout and heartfelt congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! Your leadership, passion, and dedication continue to inspire progress across Long Island. 🌟

Here’s to collaboration, community, and continued impact!

12/08/2025

Direct Support Professionals like Steven embody the heart of our mission at FREE. 💙 We are so proud to have him on our team.
Steven works one-on-one with a person who was once told he would never be able to read. Through patience, dedication, and unwavering belief, Steven helped him begin recognizing words — and, even more importantly, build confidence in himself.
Stories like this are a powerful reminder that progress happens when someone believes you can.
If you’re inspired by the impact DSPs make every day, explore career opportunities at https://www.familyres.org/career-opportunities/. Your support could be the spark that changes someone’s life. ✨

12/05/2025

Our Hot Cocoa Pop-Up made Oakdale extra sweet today! ☕️✨
Team members sipped on rich hot chocolate, treated themselves to delicious goodies, and soaked in all the festive fun.

Next stop: Bethpage — get ready, we’re bringing the holiday magic your way! 🎉❄️
Let’s keep the cocoa flowing and the cheer growing!

12/04/2025

Day Hab Bethpage had an incredible outing today at the Firefighters Museum! 🚒🔥
Our group got the full experience — trying on real gear, climbing into the fire truck, and learning important safety tips from one of the firefighters.

Everyone had an amazing time exploring, learning, and connecting with our community heroes! 👨‍🚒✨

12/04/2025

We had so much fun at our Hot Cocoa Pop-Up in Hauppauge! ☕️✨
Team members indulged in rich hot chocolate, delicious sweets, and lots of festive cheer.

Next stop: Oakdale! 🎉
We can’t wait to keep the holiday warmth going!

12/03/2025

We’re getting excited as we prepare to celebrate our incredible team members at next week’s Longevity Brunch! 🎉✨
This special event is all about honoring the dedication, commitment, and years of service that make our organization stronger every day. We can’t wait to celebrate you! 💙

12/03/2025

✨ Our Housing Management team kicked off the holiday season in the best way — with a festive celebratory meeting complete with lunch, hot cocoa, and plenty of sweet goodies! 🎄☕🍪

It was a wonderful opportunity to come together, reflect on the year, and share some well-deserved cheer. Here’s to a joyful season ahead! ✨

12/02/2025

✨ This Giving Tuesday, Dance with the Work! ✨

For nearly five decades, Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE) has empowered more than 5,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injury, and other special needs to live with dignity, creativity, and connection.

At FREE, we often say our work is like a dance—guided by trust, practice, courage, and community. Our Fine Arts Programs in dance, music, theater, and visual art embody that spirit every day.

From first-time painters discovering their voice to performers taking the stage with confidence they never imagined, each person is supported, celebrated, and encouraged to grow.

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to Dance with the Work by supporting these transformative programs. Your gift helps us expand creative opportunities and continue the compassionate, person-centered care that defines who we are.

💛 Every step, every note, every brushstroke is taken in harmony with the people we serve.
💛 Your support helps us keep the rhythm going into 2026 and beyond.

👉 Join us and make your Giving Tuesday gift today. https://loom.ly/cABIjUE

Address

191 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Road
Old Bethpage, NY
11804

Website

http://familyres.org/

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