National Nonprofit Receives Two Vehicles from NJ Transit via the Section 5310 Program

Community Options, Inc is the recipient of two new vehicles for it’s Passaic and Somerset programs in New Jersey through the Section 5310 Program offered by the NJ Transit. Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act provides funds for states to purchase vehicles for lease to private, non-profit agencies that provide special transit service for senior citizens and people with disabilities. These new accessible vehicles will be utilized in our residential homes in Passaic and Somerset, New Jersey to provide transportation for medical, psychological and employment purposes in addition to recreational and other programmatic needs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Annual 5K Run to Benefit Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

On Saturday, November 8, 2008, Community Options, Inc. held it's first Annual 5K Run to Benefit Children with Autism at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island. Despite the bad weather, dedicated runners and families showed up to support our cause. Please enjoy the pictures below and we hope to see you next year.