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Suffolk JCC
Elder Services; Jewish Community Center; Social Services / Human Services; Summer Camp - Day Camp
All Affiliations Served
631.462.9800
74 Hauppauge Road
Commack, New York 11725

About

At the Suffolk Y JCC, we believe our community is strongest when everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. Our commitment to inclusion extends into all of our programming. Whether you're joining us for fitness and wellness, early childhood education, camps, programs for neurodivergent individuals, arts and culture, Jewish Life, or senior services, you'll find opportunities to connect, build relationships, and experience a true sense of belonging. We actively uplift LGBTQ+ voices and experiences through meaningful programming and education. We host speakers and events that promote dialogue, awareness, and allyship. We participate in the annual Long Island Pride Festival, and we partner with JCCs across Long Island on a regional LGBTQ+ coalition, expanding collaboration, visibility, and support in our communities. Wherever you are from, whoever you love, however you identify, you are welcome at the Suffolk Y JCC.

Listing Details

Organizational Policies

  • Benefits such as health insurance, parental leave, etc. are gender-neutral and LGBTQ+ inclusive
  • Has written anti-bullying policies that specifically address identity-based bullying
  • Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions gender identity and expression
  • Participation in gender-specific programs is based on gender identity
  • Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions sexual orientation
  • All registration forms have been updated for LGBTQ+ belonging (i.e. adult 1 / 2 , parents or guardians, expansive gender options, pronouns, etc)
  • Strategic priority of LGBTQ+ engagement

Programming

  • Offers LGBTQ+ affinity spaces
  • Engages with LGBTQ+ civil rights in a way that is consistent with our engagement with civil rights for any core constituency
  • Curriculum and educational materials reflect LGBTQ+ people and identities
  • Observes LGBTQ+ days of significance (such as Pride, National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, etc)

Ritual

  • Offers and frequently uses gender-expansive ritual language

Spaces

  • Has all-gender restroom/s and locker/changing rooms (if applicable) available

Staff & Leadership

  • Has working group or task force for LGBTQ+ belonging