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THE A LIST:
NAME WEBSITE NEED MISSION
1
Belmont Child Care
Association belmontchildcare.org Funding
To provide a safe, supportive, and academically inspiring environment for the
children of parents working in the thoroughbred racing backstretch area of
Belmont Park.
2 The Clark Gilles
Foundation clarkgillies.org Funding Help children who are physically, mentally, and/or financially challenged improve
their quality of life and be of assistance in a time of crisis.
3
The Corporate
Source thecorporatesource.org Funding Providing people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities with wellpaying,
secure jobs.
4 CP Nassau cpnassau.org
Check wish list
under the giving
tab on the group’s
website
Affect positively the quality of life in persons with cerebral palsy, others with
severe disabilities and multiple service needs and the families of both, and prevent
cerebral palsy and minimize its effects.
5
Double D Bar Ranch doubledbarranch.org
Volunteers to
feed, wash, and
raise funds for the
animals.
Provide a haven for more than 450 prior abused or unwanted farm animals
residing on the ranch.
6 EAC Network eac-network.org
Nonperishable food,
clothing, school/
office supplies, toys,
blankets, toiletries,
gift cards, funding.
Empower, assist, and care for people in need across Long Island and New York City
through innovative programs that improve quality of life.
7 Girls, Inc. girlsinc.org Funding Advocate on behalf of girls and deliver life-changing programs and experiences.
8 Guardians of Rescue guardiansofrescue.org Funding Facilitate and foster programs and activities that further the unique benefits of
interaction between people and animals.
9 Helen Keller Services helenkeller.org Funding Improve the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined
hearing and vision loss.
10 Helping Hands
Foundation helpinghandsli.org Drive donations,
funding
Increasing awareness about local issues, supporting local initiatives, and
providing educational resources for community residents.
11 Honor Flight Long
Island honorflightlongisland.org Funding Honor America's veterans for their service and sacrifice by providing them with a
free trip to visit their memorial to Washington, D.C.
12 Island Harvest islandharvest.org Food End hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island.
13 Kids Need More kidsneedmore.org Funding Enhance the lives of children, families and young adults coping with cancer and
life-threatening illness.
14 Life’s WORC lifesworc.org Funding Give individuals with developmental disabilities and autism unique opportunities
and comprehensive support using a person-centered approach.
15 Maggie’s Mission maggiesmission.org Funding Raise awareness of pediatric cancers, fund research and provide help to families
and children affected.
16 Man Cave Health mancavehealth.org Funding Creating sports-themed facilities where men can feel at ease and encourage them to
get lifesaving preventative health care.
17 Marty Lyons
Foundation martylyonsfoundation.org Funding
Fulfill the special wishes of children ages 3 to 17 years old who have been diagnosed
as having a terminal or life-threatening illness by providing and arranging special
wish requests.
18 Michael Magro
Foundation
michaelmagrofoundation.
com Funding Better the lives of children with cancer, pediatric cancer survivors, and their
families, as well as other chronic pediatric illnesses.
19 Nancy Marx
Wellness Center
sjjcc.org/programs/nancymarx
cancer-wellnesscenter
Funding
Provide individualized services to cancer survivors living with any type of cancer
whether they are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or have recently completed
treatment.
20 Rise Life Services riselifeservices.org Funding Provide safer, more humane and more supportive environments for those
individuals living with mental and/or physical disabilities.
21
Tiegerman Schools
and Community
Services
tiegerman.org Click support tab on
website for options
Substantively transform the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities
from preschool throughout adulthood by means of the Tiegerman Learning
Method.
22 Toys For Tots garden-city-ny.toysfortots.
org Toys Collect and distribute new toys as Christmas gifts to those children less fortunate
for Nassau and Suffolk counties.
23 United Way of Long
Island unitedwayli.org Funding Create opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on the three key building
blocks of education, financial stability and health.
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Editor’s note: Life’s WORC was founded by Victoria Schneps-Yunis, founder of Schneps Media, the parent company of the Long Island Press.
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