Long Island Nonprofits to Donate to This Holiday Season
Need: Monetary donations
Mission: Founded after the Eger family lost their son to childhood cancer in 1994, A Mother’s Kiss provides emotional and financial aid to Long Island families battling pediatric cancer. facebook.com/amotherskissinc.
Need: Toys, clothing, furniture, housewares and baby items, medical equipment, holiday
decor, monetary donations, volunteers
Mission: From thrift stores to community outreach, Angels of Long Island assists poverty-stricken Long Islanders.
More info: 631-803-6775
Need: Monetary donations
Mission: Born in 2019, Eli Reich was diagnosed with FOXG1 syndrome, a rare neurological condition with no cure. The Reich family established Believe in a Cure to fund research at
various academic institutions to find the cure that will save children’s lives.
Need: Monetary donations
Mission: Raising and training dogs, Canine Companions provides free service dogs to
children and adults living with disabilities.
Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk
Need: Monetary donations, volunteers
Mission: In hopes of breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk builds and renovates houses for hundreds of community members in need.
More info: 631-422-4828
Need: Cat food, supplies, monetary donations
Mission: The sanctuary is home to hundreds of cats saved from kill shelters, abuse and neglect. Cats are available for adoption.
Need: Nonperishable food, monetary donations
Mission: The pantry provides both nonperishable and fresh ingredients to over 200 families per week. Hot meals are provided in the community kitchen, reopening January 2022.
Need: Monetary donations
Mission: The Honor Flight flies Long Island WWII, Korean and Vietnam war veterans on a free, one-day trip to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials erected for their service.
Need: Toys, clothing, monetary donations, volunteers, mentors
Mission: From foster care to clinical services, Hope For Youth provides hope for Long Island’s children under 21.
Need: Nonperishables, baby supplies, gift cards, brand-new winter clothing, toiletries, monetary donations
Mission: The INN aims to help those struggling with hunger, poverty and homelessness through shelters, resource centers and the largest soup kitchen on Long Island.
More info: 516-486-8506
Legal Aid Society of Nassau County
Need: Monetary donations
Mission: With a focus on social justice, the nonprofit is appointed to individuals facing criminal charges in Nassau County who cannot afford a private attorney.
More info: 516-560-6400
Need: Monetary donations, volunteers
Mission: The nonprofit supports over 2,000 people living with developmental disabilities and autism through financial, community and residential services.
Long Island Adolescent and Family Services
Need: Computers/office machines, sports equipment, vehicle donations, holiday/birthday
presents (birth-21), monetary donations
Mission: LIAFS provides Suffolk County’s youth with programs such as medical care, counseling, education and recreation.
More info: 631-444-4400
Need: Monetary, car and nonperishable donations
Mission: Through services like soup kitchens, childcare programs and food pantries, Long
Island Cares hopes to foster self-sufficiency for those affected by hunger.
More info: 631-582-3663
Need: Volunteers, monetary donations
Mission: LICC operates a 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis hotline. Pride for Youth,
a division of LICC, provides LGBTQ+ youth and families with services.
More info: 516-826-0244
Mended Little Hearts of Long Island
Need: Toys, books, monetary donations
Mission: Support, education, and advocacy for local children with congenital heart defects and their families.
More info: 516-812-5148
Need: Fosters, volunteers, monetary donations
Mission: The largest rescue on the South Shore saves dogs and cats, with the hopes of
getting them adopted into loving homes.
More info: 516-306-4998
Need: Books, volunteers
Mission: The “fairies” spread the joy of literature through school and community donation
initiatives.
More info: 516-557-6645
Need: Volunteers, monetary donations
Mission: From youth education to scholarships and funds, health and financial assistance, the United Way of LI provides for an array of Long Islanders and the issues they face.
More info: 631-940-3700
Need: Volunteers, monetary donations
Mission: Founded to address the digital divide in underrepresented communities, WCTD teaches and prepares students for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
-Compiled by Justin Mitselmakher
Editor’s note: Life’s WORC was founded by Victoria Schneps-Yunis, president
of Schneps Media, the parent company of the Long Island Press.
