28 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • DECEMBER 2020
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LONG ISLAND ORGANIZATIONS STEPPING UP TO
SUPPORT NONPROFITS IN NEED
It’s no secret that the economic upheaval
caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has
had an impact on us all, but an effect
some might not realize is the resulting
intensified and increased need
among hundreds of thousands of Long
Islanders.
According to Island Harvest Food
Bank, which provides food and other
resources to people in need on Long
Island, prior to the onset of Covid-19,
there were more than 300,000 food-insecure
Long Islanders, a number that
has increased. In Nassau and Suffolk
counties, according to United Way of
Long Island, seniors are experiencing a
dramatic impact of Covid-19, with older
adults and those with serious health
conditions, such as heart disease and
diabetes, being the most vulnerable.
This has led them to be unable to
shop, cook and properly take care of
themselves.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (IBEW) Local 1049, one of
the largest private sector labor unions
on Long Island with more than 4,200
members, is one Long Island organization
stepping up to the plate by actively
supporting the Long Island community
during these turbulent times. “It’s vital
that Long Islanders rally together to support
populations of our community that
are often overlooked,” said Pat Guidice,
business manager, IBEW Local 1049.
In September, United Way of Long
Island initiated an Essentials Supply
Drive as part of its Safe at Home Seniors
program to address the unmet health
and social needs of the elderly who are
isolated and may not be taking care of
themselves. Local 1049 members have
been working closely with United Way
to collect personal items for vulnerable
seniors who continue to shelter in place.
“We are grateful to have Pat and his
team of union members be a part of
United Way of Long Island’s Essentials
Drive for Seniors. The items collected
will make a significant impact on the
lives of seniors across Long Island,”
said Theresa A. Regnante, President and
CEO of United Way of Long Island.
Island Harvest Food Bank recently
held its annual Bethpage Turkey Drive,
which kicked off Long Island’s annual
food drive season. Local 1049 supported
the Turkey Drive, helping many Long
Island families enjoy a Thanksgiving
holiday meal.
To find out more about United Way of
LI’s current campaigns, or to make a
donation, visit unitedwayli.org/aboutus.
To support Island Harvest, visit
islandharvest.org.
Noelle Campbell, Theresa Regnante, Vivian Hart, Marcelo Valenzuela, John
O’Connell, Pat Guidice, John Bruckner, Ryan Powell, Kasey Scheid, and Pilar
Moya-Mancera.
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State of the Art 6,000 sq. ft. physical
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Our facility will be ensuring a safe visit with your
loved ones by facilitating the following for all
visitors entering the building:
• In compliance with NYS limited visitation protocols
• Following necessary infection control guidelines
• Providing a wellness screening with temperature checks
• Maintaining social distancing
• Enforcing face masks to be worn at all times
To make an appointment, please call (631) 730-3000
We hope you enjoy your visit! Be Well and Stay Safe!
3115 Horseblock Rd Medford NY 11763
Additional guidelines may be found on our website: www.medfordmulticare.org
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