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SPOTLIGHT ON 2021 WINNERS
YOU VOTED, THEY WON
LI’S TOP NONPROFITS
BEST ANIMAL RESCUE
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and
Adoption Center
When your brood is ready for a little
furry friend, look no further than Little
Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption
Center in Huntington. Here, adorable
dogs and cats with nowhere to turn to
receive magical care from a dedicated
staff . Adopters are carefully screened
before being entrusted with their own
beautiful ball of fur. Little Shelter is
committed to caring for animals no matter
how long they stay. And programs
like the Animal Soup Kitchen provide
free food, vaccinations, spaying, and
neutering to pets with sick or disabled
parents. Fluff y pals from all over the
island are grateful to Little Shelter for
providing the warmth and love they
need to thrive. 33 Warner Rd., Huntington,
631-368-8770, littleshelter.org
BEST CHARITY
Kids Need More
Kids Need More Virtual Camp is in session
to bring fun and friendship into the
comfort of your home. A typical week has
events like Zumba, gaming, Pictionary,
Princess Surprise and trivia. The pivot
came about at the start of the pandemic in
2020. This non-profi t organization runs
Camp Adventure camp for children with
cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
The virtual enhancement was added
to make sure the lives of children dealing
with the illnesses are enhanced. Imagine
the fun for a child stuck at home when
he/she gets to video chat with a Super
Hero or Disney princess. Peer mentoring,
friendly visits and retreats are part of
the robust repertoire here for children
and their siblings. The regular camp
program off ers enjoyment in safe and
positive ways. 600 Albany Ave. #14, Amityville,
631-608-3135, kidsneedmore.org
BEST NONPROFIT
IGHL (Independent Group Home
Living Program, Inc.)
IGHL provides quality programs, services,
support and related auxiliary
services for those in need of its expertise
in caring for the intellectually
disabled. IGHL will, in concert with
government, community leaders and
the families of those it serves, continue
to develop and implement innovative
programs, services and supports for
people with intellectual disabilities,
so they can realize their full potential,
and become contributing members of
their community. IGHL will remain
dedicated to seeking progressive
legislation and suffi cient funding in
order to provide the highest quality of
care, and to insure that constituents
and their families have access to the
resources they need. 221 N. Sunrise
Service Rd., Manorville, 631-878-8900,
ighl.org
BEST PHILANTHROPIST
Terrie Magro – The Michael Magro
Foundation
Terrie Magro started the Michael Magro
Foundation aft er her son Michael
passed away from leukemia. Offi cially
founded in 2005, the foundation aims
to honor Michael’s life by bettering the
lives of children with cancer, pediatric
cancer survivors, and their families, as
well as other chronic pediatric illnesses.
Terrie and her team have worked tirelessly
to implement programs and run
fundraising eff orts to help those in need
pay for medical expenses, utility bills,
and so much more, to make their lives
easier. Be sure to check out the Michael
Magro Foundation website to see how
you can help fellow Long Islanders who
are dealing with pediatric cancer. 12
Julian St., Hicksville, 516-935-4510, michaelmagrofoundation.
com
BEST THRIFT STORE
Options for Community Living Thrift
Shop
Though thrift ing has become popular
in recent years, there are many families
who rely on thrift and consignment
stores to clothe themselves and their
families. The not-for-profit Options
for Community Living Thrift Shop is
completely committed to helping Long
Island’s neediest residents so they live
more productive and stable lives. The
thrift shop fosters a welcoming environment
so those in need can come and fi nd
the items they need. The shop accepts
donations of a variety of items in new or
good condition all year round, so the next
time you are doing some spring cleaning,
check out the thrift shop’s website to
see what you can donate and help your
fellow Long Islanders. 392 Hawkins Ave.,
Ronkonkoma, 631-676-4579, optionscl.org
VOTING ENDS DECEMBER 15!
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