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When you choose to give, you help support dignity, independence, and compassionate care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Support CCRI through a secure online donation and help strengthen compassionate, community-based support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Suffolk County.
Prefer another way to give? Additional giving options are available below.
Why give?
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Developmental disabilities affect many families.
The CDC says about 1 in 6 children ages 3 to 17 have one or more developmental disabilities, which shows how many families may need long-term support, guidance, and community-based care over time.
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Support needs often continue across a lifetime.
Developmental disabilities can affect physical, learning, language, or behavior areas, can impact day-to-day functioning, and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime, which is why stable, person-centered support matters.
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Family caregivers already carry a major load.
More than 53 million family caregivers support older adults and individuals with disabilities living in the community each year, showing that disability support affects entire families, not only the individual receiving services.
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Caregiving can create financial and emotional strain.
Caregiver data shows many families provide unpaid care, spend substantial time each week helping loved ones, and often face stress and financial pressure, which is why supportive nonprofit infrastructure matters.
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Employment gaps remain significant for people with disabilities.
In 2025, 22.8 percent of people with a disability were employed, compared with 65.2 percent of people without a disability, showing how much work remains to build fuller inclusion and opportunity.
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Independence and inclusion require systems of support.
New York’s OPWDD framework itself centers independent living, community participation, employment, and supportive services, reinforcing the kind of mission CCRI is building toward.
Other Ways to Give
We understand that supporters have different giving preferences. If you would rather donate through PayPal, Givebutter, or discuss another form of support, those options are available here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cherished Care and Residences Inc. is organized as a nonprofit, and donors should receive a receipt for their records. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your specific contribution.
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Your gift helps CCRI strengthen compassionate, community-based support for individuals with developmental disabilities and the families connected to them. It may also help support growth, outreach, planning, and the development of future services.
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Yes. You can choose the giving option that best fits your preferences, whether that is a one-time donation or recurring monthly support.
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CCRI uses trusted giving tools to help provide a secure donation experience. Donors who prefer another method may also choose one of the alternative giving options available on the page.
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Yes. Tribute giving is a meaningful way to recognize someone special while supporting CCRI’s mission and future impact.
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Yes. CCRI welcomes people who want to support through volunteering, partnerships, awareness, or other forms of involvement beyond donating.