The Pocantico Hills Catholic community has been active since 1892. Opened in 1895, The Church of the Magdelene is still in operation with beautiful stained glass windows and a lovely garden with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Masses are held daily in addition to special masses for special families on the first Sunday of each month at 1pm.
Life's WORC is a nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals living with autism, developmental disabilities and mental retardation. The organization offers many services to these individuals to ensure they live with dignity and live their lives fully. Services include operating several group homes throughout Long Island and Queens for individuals with developmental disabilities where they receive one-on-one attention and therapeutic services and care; being a liaison for community service programs like in-home skills training for individuals living with disabilities in their own homes; service coordination and socialization services; and providing clinical services, including occupational, speech and physical therapy, and nursing and psychological services.