Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has secured programmatic funding for ESPOIR Youth Programs, Inc in Westbury.Lavine stopped by the ESPOIR facility on Monday (9/27) to see how the After School Program is up and running a few weeks into the new school session and to greet ESPOIR founder, Dr. Samarth Joseph, her wonderful staff, and some of her amazing kids.The funding will help ESPOIR cover operational costs of providing educational opportunities for students.Dr. Joseph founded ESPOIR in 2012 with the stated goal of developing confidence, avoiding peer pressure, and creating a more social experience within the classroom.