About

Mill Neck Family of Organizations (MNFO) is an organization made up of a group of nonprofits,  including Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, Mill Neck Deaf Services, Lutheran Friends of the Deaf and Mill Neck Foundation. MNFO serves the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community through every stage of life, from infancy, to K-12 education, to employment, to eldercare, and everything in between.

Our Vision

To create a world in which Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals are included, empowered, celebrated and embraced as equals through quality and accessible education, sign language, spiritual development, employment, and habilitation programs and services. 

Our Values:

  • Empower people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing through resources, technology, sign language and support services
  • Advocate for the social justice and equality of people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Promote confidence and independence through specially designed educational and vocational programs
  • Integrity, transparency and responsible stewardship for the resources and assets entrusted in our care
  • Respect for the worth and dignity of all individuals

Board of Trustees

Rev. Dr. David H. Benke

Rev. Dr. David H. Benke

Chairman MNF, MNM, LFD, MNS

Danilo E. Torres V.

Dr. Joyce Bisso

Dr. Joyce Bisso

Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Walton

Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Walton

Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich

Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich

MNF, LFD
Mr. William Charon

Mr. William Charon

MNF, MNS, MNM
Mr. Joseph DiBartolo

Mr. Joseph DiBartolo

MNM