<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4R3b5A_1GnpuTwH00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4R3b5A_1GnpuTwH00" width="720" height="960" ><figcaption>Life’s WORC is set to honor Charles Massimo</figcaption></figure>A long-time activist in the field of autism will be the Guest of Honor for the Life’s WORC Annual Gala scheduled for 6:30 PM on Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Garden City Hotel. “Our organization is fortunate to receive the advocacy and iconic presence of Charles Massimo from Blue Point as we enter our 55th year,” describes Life’s WORC CEO John Pfeifer. “As the parent of two children with autism, Charles has become a leader on Long Island and in New York State, taking on initiatives for our field.”Mr. Massimo explains: “From the time autism had a direct impact on my family, I have looked to bring about improvements and solutions for the autism community in several ways. This has included issues like housing and drawing on my expertise as a financial services advisor.”Life’s WORC (www.lifesworc.org) was launched by Schneps Communications Chairperson Victoria Schneps with help from broadcast journalist icon Geraldo Rivera. Today, the organization owns and operates 45 group residences in Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, and Manhattan. Headquartered in Garden City, this non-profit provides a variety of services to some 2000 people with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families.Mr. Massimo is a native of Whitestone, Queens. He earned a BA in Business and Psychology from Manhattanville College. He is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor for Wealth Enhancement in Deer Park. He is a member of the Long Island Energia Group. He is a past recipient of the Top CEO Award from the Long Island Association.Mr. Massimo recently authored his second book, The Kindness Portfolio: Hard-Won Lessons on Wealth, Life, and Leading with Heart. (Amazon). The initial book he wrote was Getting Off The Street (Amazon).“I reach out to families of people with autism and developmental disabilities on what will happen to their loved ones when we are no longer here,” Charles Massimo says. “Did we plan for these special needs individuals? Many family members I meet are understandably overwhelmed, and money does not solve everything. Coordination, planning, and preparation are so important for people in our community.”Charles Massimo has logged a lot of time and effort to identify affordable housing on Long Island for adults with autism. This includes supportive and self-directed housing options for adults with autism on Long Island, including advocating for change at the state level.He has worked with companies to create job and career opportunities for people on the Autism Spectrum. He is a member of the New York State Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board.Charles Massimo concludes how: “December 3rd at Life’s WORC is a tremendous honor for me…there are people who are part of Life’s WORC who have done so much more than I have. On behalf of my wife, Janelle , our children and family members, I am deeply grateful for this meaningful, important recognition.”Ticket and Journal information can be accessed by telephoning: 516-741-9000X16440</div></body>

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A long-time activist in the field of autism will be the Guest of Honor for the Life’s WORC Annual Gala scheduled for 6:30 PM on Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Garden City Hotel. “Our organization is fortunate to receive the advocacy and iconic presence of Charles Massimo from Blue Point as we enter our 55th year,” describes Life’s WORC CEO John Pfeifer. “As the parent of two children with autism, Charles has become a leader on Long Island and in New York State, taking on initiatives for our field.”

Life’s WORC to recognize Charles Massimo on Dec. 3

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A long-time activist in the field of autism will be the Guest of Honor for the Life’s WORC Annual Gala scheduled for 6:30 PM on Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Ga

Life’s WORC to recognize Charles Massimo on Dec. 3

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