Founders
Nicole Dibra & Debora Harris


The ELIJA School acknowledges with deep appreciation the following individuals & organizations without which our  existence would not have been possible

Founding Families
To the founding parents, thank you for your vision, commitment, and perseverance


Our Supporters
To our donors both large and small we thank you for your generous financial support



"Opening Doors" Sponsors


Diamond Door             $25,000

Katherine Bishop II Ltd.


Gold Door                   $10,000

Star Toyota of Bayside NY

Tim & Maria Dwyer

Bank of America

Chris Quick

Dorothy D'Amato

Robin & Tom Havens


Silver Door                  $5,000


William & Marie Allen

Eric & Debora Harris

Michael & Lynne Koufakis

New York Mercantile Exchange/Charitable Foundation       

Howard Balley

Madeline Boyd

Morgan Stanely & Co


Bronze Door Donor                $2,500

Sue Allen

Lisa & George Bistakis

Alison & Michael Giangreorio

Dr. & Mrs. Khaytman

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lucey

Suzanne & Joseph Reek

Ellen and William Peruso

Cindy & David Wittles

Deena & Erik Katz


"Keys to Our Vision" Sponsors


Diamond Key               $1,000
William & Marie Allen
Autism Speaks
Seymour Schwartz and Irene Glover
The Needlers Inc.
Bradley and Jennifer Marsh
Ilkin Unal Donuk
Lazarus & Lazarus
Different Roads to Learning

Catherine Maurice

Anonymous
Bob and Suzanne Wright, Co-Founders, Autism Speaks

The Luparello Family

Lend America

Hope Catalano  

Donnie’s Dresses
 
George and Maria Spanakos

Balmoral Group 

Kathy and Michael Harvey


Gold Key                      $500

Richard Callallaro

Richard Selkowitz

William M. Spanakos

Rita and Marc Safian

Donald and Barbara Dwork-Weiner  

Anthony and Elaine Portannese  (honor of Polito)

Mary Caulfield (honor of Dwyer)

Geraldine Caulfield  (honor of Dwyer)

Diana Barsky (honor of Philip & Adem)

Harriet McNiff (honor of Harvey)

Silver Key                      $250

Mary and Steve Campanella

Carol and William Dwyer 

Robert and Michelle Smigel

Merry Slone

Michael and Robin Cantor

Frank and Terry Libretta

Cheryl and Brad Gerstman

The United Methodist Church of Huntington

Bronze Key               $100

Marc & Karen Spector

Murray Balley

Mary Ferlora (honor of Polito)

Diane Olmstead

Beverly Safian

Denise and James Grosso

Dan Brown/Tenant Representation

Diane Bove

Tracy Hermer

Linda Nelson

Robert and Tracy Silverman

Merri Frischman

Elliot and Susan Coven

Paula Roberts

Maria Troisi

Linda Gistedt

Irwin and Bernice Polinsky


"Corporate Matching"

Patricia & Dennis Pagoaga & Merrill Lynch & Co.

Robert and Barbara Lucey & Bank of America

Suzanne and Joseph Reek & Bank of America

Tara McNiff & Mary Sullivan & Geico Philanthropic Foundation

Hofstra University Cross County Program

Michael & Alison Giangregorio & JP Morgan Chase


"Donations"

Paul Brown

Kathy Webber

Madeline Rivera (Honor of Polito)

Donna and Tom Lauria (Honor of ELIJA)

Larry Flynn (John J. Flynn Insurance) (Honor of Reek)

Craig Peretz (Sierra Global Mst.)

Mr. & Mrs. Greenberg (Honor of Reek)

Merill R. Gasser III (Honor of Polito)

Partricia L. Delio

                                                                 Carol and William Dwyer                                                                

                                                             Dee Dee and Alan Olsen                                                                 

                                                                                Sandy Niditch                                                                                

                                                           Carol and William Watson                                                                 

Alan and Randi Schuller

                                                                                     Janet Wolf                                                                                           

                                                   Scott and Maria Alexander (honor of Kurz)                                         

                                                               Frank and JoEllen Libretta                                                                  

                                                                            Irwin Weissman                                                                                

                                                                             Donnie’s Dresses                                                                                 

                                                            Wendy Spirgel                                                                     

                                                                          Dr. Patricia Pitta                                                                                 

                                                      Division Avenue High School Key Club                                              


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To Participate in helping the ELIJA School we ask that you contact us at
Phone: 516 433 4321
Fax:516 433 4324
Email: info@elijaschool.org
Postal: 665 Newbridge Rd
Levittown NY 11756



The ELIJA School is a not for profit NY State Education Corporation
501 (c) 3 pending


All fundraising and donations are through "Friends of the ELIJA School" , which is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization



" Our mission is to open doors to independent growth for individuals with Autism; creating appropriate opportunities for these individuals to become contributing & interactive members of their mainstream communities.  "