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Affirmative Businesses

FREE is aligned with the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Office of Mental Health (OMH), and fully embraces its Employment First initiatives. The initiative allows the individuals we support to experience the natural therapy inherent in meaningful, purposeful and gainful employment opportunities. We provide opportunities through these and other businesses:

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Swept FREE

Provides training and/or gainful employment for veterans and other individuals we support who are proficient in janitorial and repair services.

Terry’s Cafe

A full-service cafe providing breakfast and lunch at FREE’s Bethpage location.

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TRI Go-Green

TRI Go-Green cleaning products are bottled and labeled by individuals supported at TRI. This line of cost-effective products are comparable to brand name products and produce equal, if not better, cleaning results. Products include a degreaser, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner and sanitizer to satisfy all cleaning needs. TRI Go-Green products can be purchased by visiting www.triworks.org

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Saddle Rock Ranch

This 15-acre site offers therapeutic riding and horseback riding lessons to the general public. The Ranch also operates a fully functional greenhouse and vegetable garden, providing rich vocational experiences for individuals choosing to receive training in horticulture. Training is also provided in small and large animal care as well as land management.

Through our Transition to Work services, Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) is committed to creating ongoing supports to students and families through direct collaboration with local school districts and community partners.
By ensuring comprehensive work experience before, during and after a student transitions from high school, we increase the potential for future employability. FREE’s Transition to Work specializes in onsite and community based internships which include:
  • Food Service/Culinary
  • Retail
  • Hotel/Hospitality Services
  • Stock Inventory
  • Custodial/Maintenance
  • Library Assistant
  • Warehouse Assistant
  • Computer Skills/Data Entry
  • Reception/Office Clerical
  • Pet Care
  • Janitorial Services
  • Graphic Design
Our Continuum Offers:

Contact Us to Get Started

For more information, please call
(516) 870-1600 or email info@familyres.org