15 Long Island Nonprofits to Donate to This Holiday Season
Give back this holiday season by donating to one of these 15 Long Island nonprofits doing great work in the community.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
15 Cantiague Rock Rd., Hicksville
This is a nonprofit that puts on birthday parties for homeless children. The parties help to mitigate the trauma of being homeless by providing a positive, joyful experience that has lasting developmental benefits. Needs: Items as gifts
BRANCHES LONG ISLAND
588 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island
Branches Long Island is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by volunteers to provide necessities to those in need, advocate for those who may not have a voice and empower those who need to be uplifted in a time of crisis. Needs: Funds
GENEVIEVE’S HELPING HANDS CHARITY
263 Division Ave., Hicksville
This nonprofit is dedicated to supporting young mothers in treatment for breast cancer, to help them live their lives to the fullest. Learn more in our feature story about the organization. Needs: Funds/Food
HANCE FAMILY FOUNDATION
130 Tulip Ave., Suite 1, Floral Park
The Hance Family Foundation specializes in the field of social-emotional learning and provides unique self-esteem programs for kids. Learn more in our feature story about the organization. Needs: Funds/Toys as gifts
ISLAND HARVEST
126 Spagnoli Rd., Melville
Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization with a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island through efficient food and product collection and distribution systems, enhanced hunger awareness, nutrition education programs, and targeted services for specific populations. Needs: Food
LI CARES – THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK
10 Davids Dr., Hauppauge
This organization is dedicated to serving Long Island’s hungry and food insecure populations. Long Island Cares is one of almost 200 food banks across America that provides food to people impacted by hunger and food insecurity. Needs: Funds/Food
LIFE’S WORC
1501 Franklin Ave., Garden City
Life’s WORC provides comprehensive services and support to people who have intellectual disabilities and autism and their families in Manhattan, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Needs: Funds/Food
LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
600 Albany Avenue, Suite 2, Amityville
The Coalition is dedicated to reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness on Long Island. Learn more in our feature story about the organization. Needs: Funds
LONG ISLAND PINE BARRENS SOCIETY
2042 N. Country Rd., Suite 103, Wading River
Through lectures, hikes, contests and special programs, the Society works to educate the public on preserving the Pine Barrens ecosystem. Learn more in our feature story about the organization. Needs: Funds/Workplace
MID-ISLAND Y JCC
45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview
The Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center provides a full range of fitness and wellness programs, classes, activities and scholarships for families. Needs: Funds
STRONG ISLAND ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
P.O. Box 605, Port Jefferson Station
Strong Island Animal Rescue League focuses on outreach offering food, vaccines and proper shelters; answering local calls regarding injured, abused and neglected animals; and being a strong presence in educating people of all ages regarding animal cruelty laws in New York State. Needs: Funds/Food
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT PROJECT
1018 Northville Tpke., Riverhead
Creating safe spaces for girls to achieve their dreams and be successful is this organization’s goal. Learn more in our feature story about the organization. Needs: Funds
THE D’ADDARIO FOUNDATION
595 Smith St., Farmingdale
This nonprofit’s goal is to provide as many children as possible with an extraordinary musical education through grants, scholarships, and high-quality, high-impact community programs. Needs: Funds
UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND
819 Grand Blvd., Deer Park
The United Way of Long Island works every day in communities across Long Island to ensure that every child has a quality education, every family has a stable income, and all Long Islanders enjoy good health. Needs: Funds
VETERANS HEALTH ALLIANCE OF LONG ISLAND
16 Main St., Hempstead
The mission of the Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island is to build a friendly veteran community by promoting the health and well-being of Long Island veterans and their families through advocacy and a broad array of services. Needs: Funds
—Compiled by Zhuoqun Li
Editor’s note: Life’s WORC was founded by Victoria Schneps-Yunis, founding president of Schneps Media, the parent company of Long Island Press.
