28 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • AUGUST 2018
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MID-ISLAND Y JCC:VALUE IN VOLUNTEERING
By MIA DIMEO
Since its creation in 1956, the
Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center
(Y JCC), centered around Jewish
identity, family, and fellowship, has
been active in its Plainview location,
but the Y’s community outreach has
far more to offer than within the
neighborhood.
Regardless of age, fitness level, ability,
or interest, the Y offers something
for everyone. With membership,
community members have access to
a fitness center, heated pool, gymnasium,
babysitting services, cultural
activities, afterschool programs,
wellness lectures, counseling, and
much more. The organization has
made it its mission to accommodate
the needs of anyone interested in
attending, and plans on expanding
accessibility in the future.
“We’re significantly expanding a
new program as part of our fitness
center,” says Rick Lewis, the nonprofit
organization’s chief executive officer.
“We offer services to adults with
disabilities, Parkinson’s, or cancer.
We invite everyone in, exercise with
them, and provide a recreation center
so people can get to know each other
and talk about their struggles together
as well as the positives.”
The Y’s amenities are plentiful, but
they never detract from the organization’s
focus on giving back. The volunteer
program, which is currently
seeking applications, consistently
schedules events to connect with the
community. Upcoming is the Supplies
for Success drive August 1 through
August 9, which collects new school
supplies in backpacks for underprivileged
students. On September 16, the
JCC plans to host a 9/11 Day of Service
to honor local police and firefighters
with baked goods.
Throughout the year, volunteers
can get involved by driving senior
citizens to local medical appointments,
food shopping, or errands.
The Rudman Family Food Pantry also
operates year round to provide food
security to town neighbors. Adults
and teens can contact the Y’s volunteer
services through application,
Mid-Island Y JCC CEO Rick Lewis
email, or phone to find out more ways
to lend a hand.
“People drive by us all the time
and don’t really know all we do,” says
Lewis. “The best way to get involved
is to walk in the front door. Have a
conversation with someone.”
Interested in giving back? Apply
online at miyjcc.org/y-volunteer
or email gwarrack@miyjcc.org.
Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill
Rd., Plainview, 516-822-3535, x347.
“The best way to get involved is to walk
in the front door”
Mid-Island Y JCC CEO Rick Lewis
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