How to Help

There are many ways that you can support Options for Community Living, Inc. Your monetary gifts, gift of stocks and securities, planned gifts, in-kind donations, and volunteer service are all important to our continued success. Options is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, so your contributions are tax deductible.

Donations:

Give Online

- We accept secure credit card donations through PayPal

Give by mail

- Checks made payable to “Options for Community Living, Inc.” can be mailed to:

Options for Community Living, Inc.
202 East Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
Attention: Development Department

Give by phone – We accept donations made with most major credit cards if you prefer to call your contribution in at (631) 361-9020 ext. 119.

Give through your Employer

- Federal employees can donate to Options through the LI Federated Campaign payroll deduction. Designate Options for Community Living, Inc. #58571 as the recipient.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Opportunities to help are always available at Options Thrift Shop and Greenhouse. Individuals or groups are also needed to assist with fundraising events, project work, or to organize donation drives. For more information, contact the Development Office at (631) 361-9020 ext. 119 or send your e-mail to development@optionscl.org.

Options Thrift Shop opened in 1991 as a pre-vocational training activity for participants in the Mental Health Residential Programs. Volunteers from Options programs learn basic retail and customer service skills under the guidance of an Options staff member. The thrift shop is grateful for donations and welcomes volunteers interested in working with our participants in this very supportive environment.

Options Thrift Shop
392 Hawkins Avenue
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11792
631-676-4579

Hours: 10am - 4pm Tuesday –Saturday

Options Greenhouse, located at our Medford community residence, allows participants to learn basic horticultural skills with the assistance of an experienced Horticulturist. Participants also create artistic handcrafted pieces which are available for sale at Options Thrift Shop or by contacting the administrative office at (631) 361-9020 ext. 131. Volunteers with an interest in horticulture and working with our residents are welcome.

Thank you for choosing Options for Community Living, Inc. to receive your charitable contribution. If you have questions about donating, please call us at 631-361-9020.