Giving Tuesday 2019 | 6 Long Island Charities
Channel: Laffey Real Estate
Date: 2019-11-19

https://www.laffey.com/blog/2019/11/12/giving-tuesday-6-long-island-charities-to-support-2
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https://longisland.birthdaywishes.org/
https://eac-network.org/
https://longislandcrisiscenter.org/
https://www.licares.org/
http://www.hwcli.com/
https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-ny/home
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Does it seem as though the meaning of the holidays has come down to Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Tuesday, December 3 has been designated National Day of Giving to spread seasonal cheer through charitable acts and donations. Join our real estate agents in observing #GivingTuesday by supporting one or more of these worthy Long Island charities.

1. Birthday Wishes of Long Island - 15 Cantiague Rock Road, Hicksville 11801
Birthdays are special events for all kids near Hicksville homes for sale, and Birthday Wishes of Long Island wants to make sure everyone gets celebrated in style. The organization brings joy to homeless children and their families with onsite parties and their "Birthday-in-a-Box" program for those living in shelters. In addition to money, Birthday Wishes accepts donations of birthday gifts and party supplies. The website also has instructions on creating your own Birthday-in-a-Box for contribution. Office hours are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

2. EAC Network - 50 Clinton St., Suite 107, Hempstead 11550
In 2019, EAC Network is celebrating 50 years of empowering individuals and families around Hempstead homes for sale. EAC Network offers programs in five different service areas, including Children & Youth and Seniors & the Incapacitated, that encompass all segments of society. Contributions such as clothing, school supplies, non-perishable food, and gift cards are gratefully accepted. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays. 

3. Long Island Crisis Center - 2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore 11710
Sometimes a caring voice over a telephone makes all the difference to a person on the other end of the line. Long Island Crisis Center provides free 24/7/365 hotline support to anyone in crisis around Bellmore homes for sale. Volunteer counselors are fully trained to offer high-quality, confidential, and non-judgmental assistance. LICC is always in need of counselors and assistants as well as financial donations.

4. Long Island Cares - 10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge 11788
Late singer and dedicated Long Island booster Harry Chapin founded the area's first food bank in 1980. Today his vision has evolved into Long Island Cares, a comprehensive hunger assistance organization just minutes from Hauppauge homes for sale. LIC's numerous programs range from food drives and children's nutrition to pet pantries and veterans' services. Have an old vehicle, running or not, you want to unload? Your donation can raise funds for LIC.

5. Health & Welfare Council of Long Island - 150 Broadhollow Road, Suite 118, Melville 11747
Vulnerable and at-risk people of all ages often despair of having their voices heard. Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, based close by Melville homes for sale, coordinates efforts of non-profit, individual and corporate resources to advocate for underserved local residents. HWCLI meets community needs through anti-hunger programs, healthcare access, disaster response, and coalition-building. Donations of time and money help expand HWCLI's reach to all in need. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays.

6. Junior Achievement of New York - 250 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights 11577
Enjoy the satisfaction of helping the next generation prepare for the future with a donation to Junior Achievement of New York. JA's mission is assisting young people to develop work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills needed for success. Classroom-based and after-school programs let students put lessons into action to see the real-life effects on local communities. Stop by the Long Island office near Roslyn Heights homes for sale to drop off a donation or volunteer your time. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays.
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