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“I Love My Park Day is an annual event that brings together thousands of volunteers to celebrate and enhance New York’s parks, historic sites, and public lands.” Picture above was found on the Parks & Trails NY Website There are many beautiful parks and campgrounds exist throughout New York State. Where will you volunteer? ” […]
Read MoreMeet our Shining Child for the month of July, Emily Flint. Emily is a sixteen year old girl from West Hempstead.
Read MoreWe are so happy to announce our Shining Child of the Month for January 2016, Raymond Mohler Jr. He started his foundation called, The Little St. Nick Foundation over a decade ago and he has made such a positive impact on the community. Raymond is a wonderful example of Kids helping Kids and the […]
Read MoreMeet Laurie who we have chosen as our Shining Child of the Month for December. Her compassion and love for animals is inspiring.
Read MoreDoes the holiday season sound something like this? I want, I want and I want more? Are there unopened toys or an abundance of stuff and a drought of value? We love our children and they love us so, how do we teach them the benefits of giving back to others? How do we encourage […]
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 MoreIn 1980, one of Long Island’s favorite sons, singer/songwriter, and social activist, Harry Foster Chapin, founded Long Island Cares, the first food bank on Long Island. His legacy and mission today still lives on and as we prepare for the Holidays and all of our family gatherings, let us not forget that there are so many affected by […]
Read MoreWe are asking YOU to take some time and get crafty with us for a great cause! Angela’s House is an organization that provides services and support to children and families on Long Island that are in need of special home care to support medically fragile children living at home.
Read MoreYesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the LI Gay Pride Parade and Festival, celebrating its 25th Anniversary in Huntington. In 1991, organizers were denied a parade permit by the town, because only traditional parades were allowed on the streets. The LGBT community decided to go to Court and as a result, gained the right […]
Read MoreThese fairies do exist and the lead book fairy is an amazing Long Island Momee who is doing big things in our community. Her name is Amy Zaslansky.
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