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Bring smiles to those in need this Christmas season. HELP Suffolk in Bellport helps house families who have reached hard times and they help them get back on their feet. As a parent, when you reach the point of looking for help and then it is the Holiday season it brings on more stress. HELP […]
Read MoreLana Moreno is a 9-year old girl who is making a huge difference in our community. She inspires us with her huge heart and compassion for others. This past Saturday we were part of her Give a Gobble Food Drive and it was a huge success. Lana all year round collects for local food pantries […]
Read MoreElizabeth Hashagen (News 12 Long Island) and Anne Caminiti ( Momee Friends of Long Island ) show you how to turn an old t-shirt into a durable bag and how to make fun necklaces for anyone to wear out of washers. Upcycling is so much fun. Turn the old into new in a few simple […]
Read MoreIt was with such great pride that Momee Friends was able to give special recognition to all of the children we recognized last year as our very first recipients of the Shining Child of the Month Award. Our Inspiring Child ceremony at the LATCP Playground even brought out County Executive Ed Mangano, who praised the […]
Read MoreOur Shining Child of the month for the month of April is thirteen-year-old, Ben Loetman. Ben chose Let All The Children Play as the organization of his choice for his Mitzvah Project. Let All the Children Play (LATCP) told us about Ben’s amazing efforts to help the playground and we felt he should be recognized […]
Read MoreLast weekend, I had the awesome opportunity to attend and help out at the very first fundraiser for the organization, It’s My Place, a non-profit started by parents of children with special needs. Located in Islandia, It’s My Place serves as a gathering place where people with different abilities can come to learn, share, socialize […]
Read MoreWho would like to get a letter mailed to their children from Santa? What if I told you that when you order your letter from the American Cancer Society the money donated goes straight to the American Cancer Society. Your kids smiles when they receive their letter will warm your heart and you will be […]
Read MoreInspired by a simple request for handmade items from Bob Policastro of Angela’s House, we would like to keep the spirit of giving alive year round by providing warmth to those in need. Calling all sew-ers, knitters, and crocheters! We will begin collecting 8” x 8” hand-knit or crocheted squares of any color and any […]
Read MoreThis campaign is being run in the spirit of Making A Difference. #ItFeelsGoodToDoGood Meet Sara who is a sweet and loving 6-year old girl. Sara’s mom told us: “Sometimes Sara wants to chew gum and I’ll tell her she can’t have any because she’ll get it in her hair (like she used to when she had hair) […]
Read MoreInspired by AJ, our Shining Child of the Month in May, Momee Friends hosted a Christmas in July event & Toy Drive for the Sunrise Day Camp – a cost-free, non-sectarian, full day summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings. This week, I had the privilege of delivering the donations to the camp, […]
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