Health and Welfare Council of Long Island Inc

At HWCLI, we operate a series of programs that address the day to day challenges of suburban poverty,
including nutritional security, access to healthcare, affordable health insurance, and economic security.
Together with our network of nonprofits, we provide a unique, crucial safety net for our neighbors who fall
into an under-recognized category of suburban poverty – those who earn too much to qualify for federal
assistance programs, but not enough to sustain the high cost of living on Long Island.
Simultaneously, we engage with local, state, and federal government to advocate for strong policy agendas
that improve existing systems. We partner with agencies across the island to unite our region’s nonprofit
community because we understand that together, our sector is more resilient and our voices, more powerful.
We believe grassroots community engagement is essential.
Our direct service programs inform our policy, advocacy, and convening work and vice versa. Each branch of
our work is strengthened by the insights and understanding provided by the others.