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Individual and Family ServicesNew York, United States201-500 Employees
Life's WORC is a New York nonprofit that provides a spectrum of supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. Established in 1971 by Vicki Schneps alongside journalist Geraldo Rivera, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to expanding opportunities for its clients. Located on Long Island, it serves Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, assisting more than 1,500 people and families and offering supportive housing to over 250 residents, with programs that include at-home supports, skill development, behavioral interventions, social and recreational activities, vocational training, and collaborative school-linked services delivering applied behavior analysis interventions. Life's WORC follows a person-centered planning approach to help individuals reach their personal best, grounded in its origins and core values. Based in Garden City, New York, the organization operates in the field of Individual and Family Services, and in 2025 appointed John Pfeifer as chief executive officer.