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Mid-Island Y JCC
Elder Services; Jewish Community Center; Summer Camp - Day Camp; Youth Group
All Affiliations Served
516.822.3535
45 Manetto Hill Road
Plainview, New York 11803

About

At the Mid Island Y JCC, we believe our community is strongest when everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to participate fully. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where people of all identities, backgrounds, abilities, beliefs, and family structures are embraced and celebrated. Whether you're joining us for fitness and wellness, early childhood education, camps, programs for individuals with special needs, arts and culture, adult services, or community events, you'll find opportunities to connect, build meaningful relationships, and experience a true sense of belonging. Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond words. It is reflected in our programs, policies, partnerships, and the everyday experiences we create for our members, participants, volunteers, and staff. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and families while cultivating a culture rooted in kindness, dignity, respect, and compassion for all. At the Mid-Island Y JCC, you are more than a member; you are part of a community that celebrates your individuality, values your contributions, and welcomes you with open arms.

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)
  • Speakers/presenters/scholars in residence include LGBTQ+ people

Ritual

  • Dress codes are gender-neutral
  • Offers and frequently uses gender-expansive ritual language
  • Requirements for ritual wear are trans- and nonbinary inclusive

Spaces

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

Staff & Leadership

  • Has working group or task force for LGBTQ+ belonging
  • Incoming staff and public-facing volunteers receive LGBTQ+ awareness training as part of orientation