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THE GIVING ISSUE THE A LIST NONPROFITS TO DONATE TO THIS SEASON
NAME ADDRESS TYPE NOTES
A Mother’s Kiss
facebook.com/amotherskissinc,
amotherskiss.org
Monetary donations
Founded aft er the Eger family lost their son to childhood cancer
in 1994, A Mother’s Kiss provides emotional and fi nancial aid
to Long Island families battling pediatric cancer.
Angels of Long Island
angelsofl ongisland.
com 631-803-6775
Toys, clothing, furniture, housewares and
baby items, medical equipment, holiday
decor, monetary donations, volunteers
From thrift stores to community outreach, Angels of Long Island assists poverty
stricken Long Islanders.
Believe in a Cure webelieveinacure.org Monetary donations
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 fi nd the cure that will save children’s lives.
Canine Companions canine.org Monetary donations Raising and training dogs, Canine Companions provides free service dogs to
children and adults living with disabilities.
Habitat for Humanity
of Suff olk
habitatliny.org 631-422-4828 Monetary donations, volunteers
In hopes of breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat for Humanity of Suff olk builds
and renovates houses for hundreds of community members in need.
Happy Cat Sanctuary happycatsanctuary.com Cat food, supplies, monetary donations The sanctuary is home to hundreds of cats saved from kill shelters, abuse and
neglect. Cats are available for adoption.
Helping Hand
Rescue Mission
helpinghandsrescuemission.org Nonperishable food, monetary donations
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.
Honor Flight Long Island honorfl ightlongisland.org
Monetary donations The Honor Flight fl ies 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.
Hope For Youth hfyny.org
Toys, clothing, monetary donations,
volunteers, mentors
From foster care to clinical services, Hope For Youth provides hope for Long
Island’s children under 21.
Interfaith Nutrition
Network
the-inn.org 516-486-8506
Nonperishables, baby supplies, gift cards,
brand-new winter clothing, toiletries,
monetary donations
The INN aims to help those struggling with hunger, poverty and homelessness
through shelters, resource centers and the largest soup kitchen on Long Island.
Legal Aid Society of
Nassau County
nclas.org 516-560-6400 Monetary donations With a focus on social justice, the nonprofi t is appointed to individuals facing
criminal charges in Nassau County who cannot aff ord a private attorney.
Life’s WORC lifesworc.org Monetary donations, volunteers The nonprofi t supports over 2,000 people living with developmental disabilities
and autism through fi nancial, community and residential services.
Long Island Adolescent
and Family Services
liafs.org 631-444-4400
Computers/offi ce machines, sports equipment,
vehicle donations, holiday/birthday
presents (birth-21), monetary donations
LIAFS provides Suff olk County’s youth with programs such as medical care,
counseling, education and recreation.
Long Island Cares licares.org 631-582-3663 Monetary, car and nonperishable donations
Through services like soup kitchens, childcare programs and food pantries, Long
Island Cares hopes to foster self-suffi ciency for those aff ected by hunger.
Long Island Crisis Center
longislandcrisiscenter.
org 516-826-0244
Volunteers, monetary donations
LICC operates a 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis hotline. Pride for Youth,
a division of LICC, provides LGBTQ+ youth and families with services.
Mended Little Hearts
of Long Island
facebook.com/Mended-
Little-Hearts-of-Long-
Island-164313263625338/
516-812-5148
Toys, books, monetary donations
Support, education and advocacy for local children with congenital heart defects
and their families.
Ruff House Rescue
ruff houserescue.
org 516-306-4998
Fosters, volunteers, monetary donations The largest rescue on the South Shore saves dogs and cats, with the hopes of
getting them adopted into loving homes.
The Book Fairies thebookfairies.org 516-557-6645 Books, volunteers The “fairies” spread the joy of literature through school and community donation
initiatives.
United Way of
Long Island
unitedwayli.org 631-940-3700
Volunteers, monetary donations From youth education to scholarships and funds, health and fi nancial assistance, the
United Way of LI provides for an array of Long Islanders and the issues they face.
We Connect the Dots we-connect-the-dots.org Volunteers, monetary donations
Founded to address the digital divide in underrepresented communities, WCTD
teaches and prepares students for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering,
Arts and Math.
Editor’s note: Life’s WORC was founded by Victoria Schneps-Yunis, president
of Schneps Media, the parent company of the Long Island Press.
-Compiled by Justin Mitselmakher
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