Angela's House Blog

  • March 19th, 2015 by Bob

    Angela’s House Gala

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  • February 9th, 2015 by Bob

    United States Merchant Marines Help Angela’s House

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  • January 15th, 2015 by Bob

    Stony Brook Hockey team and ice girls held a fundraiser for Angela’s House

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  • January 6th, 2015 by Bob

    Faces of a fun Holiday party with thanks to our sponsor Arthur Krantz “We Care for Kids”

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  • January 4th, 2015 by Bob

    2015 Angel of Hope Candle Light Vigil

     

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    Dec 5, 2015 – Angel of Hope Candle Light Vigil at 4:00 PM

    A candlelight healing ceremony will be held at the base of the Angel monument on December 5, 2015 for all parents and families that have lost their child. This Angel statue is be a symbol of hope, a place to reflect, a place of healing and a special place for people to grieve. There is a great spiritual wonder in this memorial statue. This Angel will be a symbol that will represent and honor our children

    After a few remarks, a moment of silence, the attendees are invited to leave a white flower (flowers and candles will be provided) at the base of the angel statue. The public is welcome.

    The Candle light Memorial Service will held at the base of the Angel of Hope Statue.

    (in case of inclement weather the ceremony will be held inside the Veterans Monument)

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  • January 3rd, 2015 by Bob

    Angel of Hope Candlelight vigil 2014

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  • January 2nd, 2015 by Bob

    My Country 96.1 FM for Angela’s House

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  • November 8th, 2014 by Angela's House

    NEWSLETTER Fall 2014

    Angela’s House offers programs and supports and will coordinate services to families who need care for their medically frail children at home. For children who cannot be cared for at home, Angela’s House I, II and III are specially designed homes that provide a warm environment with 24-hour nursing care to accommodate the children’s complex medical and physical needs.


    First Time Shopping Experience at Brooks Brothers

    First Time Shopping Experience at
    Brooks Brothers

    Summer Party at White Post Farms

    Summer Party at
    White Post Farms


     

    Message from the Executive Director Bob Policastro

    bob-policastroThis past summer marked 25 years since the birth of my daughter Angela who was left medically frail after her accident at birth. It feels like it was yesterday that my wife Angie and I were left trying to figure out what to do. It was this confusion, caused by the lack of support services, that lead me to advocate for assistance for others families in similar situations.

    The memories of this heart wrenching experience drives us at Angela’s House every day. When I was advocating, I often felt totally alone, but it was these memories that helped push me through. Even simply discussing what a medically frail child was caused difficulties because of the lack of the pervasiveness of the term. However, when you start from nothing, it really makes you appreciate all the advancements you can now see.

    Although everything is not perfect, it is remarkable what was accomplished with the continued support from the community. As a recent example, when you see the photos below of the Boy and Girl Scouts, I am truly amazed by these kids and the projects they have done for us with donated time and money. These projects help to make our homes more beautiful and personable, they save us money, and help foster a warm environment for the children. I am very thankful for all the support we received from them and everyone else over the years.

    We also recently had some exciting events. We had our second annual summer party for families this past July, hosted by White Post Farms. As you can see from the cover photos, everyone had a fantastic time. We also had some of our kids offered a first time shopping experience, graciously sponsored by Brooks Brothers.

    Thank you for your help in assisting medically fragile children in our community and we look forward to your continued support into the future.

    Come join us on Facebook, Twitter, and our website to learn about the exciting events and activities we do all year.

     

    Thanks to Our Supporters

     

    Amazing projects by the Boy and Girl Scouts at Angela’s House

     

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    Save the Date: Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil

    December 6th, 2014 – 4:00 PM at Eisenhower Park

    For all families that have lost a child.

     

    Angela’s House Golf Outing

    Our 12th annual golf outing was sold out on June 9th at Indian Hills Country Club. Thank you to our sponsors Empire National Bank, SJS Construction Co., SIW Inc. and Tom Collins/Chris Panatier 9-11 Memorial Foundation Inc. Guests enjoyed this beautiful private golf course along with a full breakfast, lunch and dinner. During the dinner there were two videos played to show our new home in Stony brook and the story about one of our families we assist in home care.

     

    Your Gifts Make a Difference

    Donations can be sent to:
    Angela’s House, PO Box 5052, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Angela’s House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

    Angela’s House uses public programs, grants and donations to assist families caring for their children with special health care needs that are medically fragile, chronically ill or living with a life threatening illness. Your donations and assistance with fundraising allows us to ease the financial burdens our families experience with the day-to-day care of these children. These funds are very important especially for children who need help right away but often must wait months to get assistance through public programs. These funds are used to purchase medical supplies, medical care, therapeutic equipment, and other items not covered by insurance. Below are a few of the families and children we assist in our programs.

    Donations in Memory Of:
    Grace Bellontine
    Dominic Capone
    Zachary Cashin
    Antonella DiGiovanni
    Josephine Early
    Bonnie Farrell
    Kelly Anne Ficken
    Paula Gould
    Graham Gurcan
    Katelyn Hesselbirg
    Brandon LeMaire
    Ron Lupo
    Joan P. Murray
    Emma Nelson
    Matthias Phetts
    Angela Policastro
    Paulie Poloskey
    Anna Porsia
    Joan Prisco
    Michael Stanton
    Donations in Honor Of:
    The Altbacker Family
    Caroline Caggiano
    Joseph Guadagno
    Nell Kempton
    The Serva Family
    Jake Spadalik
    Donation in Lieu of Flowers:
    In a time of grieving, these families displayed great generosity by requesting donations be made to Angela’s House in lieu of flowers:Grace Bellontine
    Emma Nelson

     

    Fishing Charter Fundraiser

    The 8th Annual Angela’s House Fishing Fundraiser had four boats full of guests that joined us for this fun event sponsored by Captain Chris from the charter boat Fishtail.

    Pace Family Memorial Golf Outing

    A perfect day for golf honoring our friends Pat Barry, Steve Milvid, Tony Cosentino and Don Donaudy who have faithfully supported us for the past 10 years.

    SAVE THESE DATES:

    • Spring Gala – March 19, 2015, Watermill Inn
    • Golf Outing – June 8, 2015, Indian Hills Country Club
    • Follow us on Facebook or our website to see our upcoming events and activities

    For more information, sponsorships or to register online, visit www.angelashouse.org or call 631-979-2620

  • September 27th, 2014 by Bob

    All for kids fundraising at the LI truck show

    All for Kids Fundraising setup blow up rides and obstacle courses to raise money at the LI truck Show

     

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  • September 27th, 2014 by Bob

    Smithtown Chamber 5K

     

     

     

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