LI Cancer Charity Asks Schools, Businesses To Give Back Through 'Heart Of Gold' Program

Donations made through the program will support pediatric cancer research into solid tumors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Tractor Supply Company Opens In Islandia: 'It’s Great To Be Here'

The store sells lawn and garden supplies, truck and towing accessories, tools, clothing, and pet supplies.

Paule Pachter Plans To Retire As Long Island Cares CEO

Pachter called his time with Long Island Cares the "most rewarding and productive period" of his 46-year career in nonprofit human services.

LI Man Who Experienced Food Insecurity Gives Back To The Hungry

Ambrose Rajendran said he and his family have experienced food insecurity, fueling his own hunger to give back at Long Island Cares.

LI Cares Hosts Farmingdale State College Students For Can Castle Event

Students created decorative villains using 71,170 pounds of donated food. "Empathy and service are alive and well in the next generation!"

LI Man, Legally Blind, Volunteers At Long Island Cares

"I will not let my eye problems prevent me from doing what I must," said Byron Crutcher, who volunteers at Long Island Cares once a week.

LI Cares Unveils New Farmers Market Truck

The truck, funded by a Bank of America grant, will allow food-insecure Long Islanders to select fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost.

Dave & Buster's Renovates Islandia Store

Features include a 360-degree gaming arena; private game suites; a revamped menu; a sports bar; a midway and prizes; and more.

'Movement' Against Workplace Violence For Nurses Takes Shape On LI

"It’s not part of the job description for nurses to be a punching bag." A LI company's product allows nurses to discreetly call for help.

Free Breakfast, Lunch For School Children In NYS Proposed Budget

"Families having a tough time making ends meet will now get the money back they would be spending on school meals," an LI Cares VP said.

Hauppauge Ice Rink's Goal Is Giving Back To The Community

The business donates its ice hockey rink to organized first responder squads, children's teams, and more.

LI Charity Gifts PS5 To Girl Fighting Cancer, Filling Christmas Wish

"It was very nice of her to give me that big gift, and she doesn’t even know me," Charlee, 8, said of the charity's founder.

Panera Bread Opening In Islandia

The café will feature soups, salads, sandwiches, and freshly baked goods.

Girl With Cancer Meets Taylor Swift's Mom Thanks With LI Charity's Aid

Aubrey Hutson, 10, a massive Swiftie who is battling cancer, saw her dream come true when she got to watch Taylor Swift from the floor.

LI Cancer Charity Aims To Help Girl Realize Dream To Meet Taylor Swift

"We kept telling her, 'Next time we’re in Miami, it’s going to be for Taylor. It’s not going to be for cancer,'" the charity's founder said.

LI Cares Gets $650K In Federal Funds For Mobile Farmers Market Truck

The truck will bring fresh produce, exclusively grown by Long Island farmers, to food-insecure communities.

LI Cares Adds Farmers Market Truck Thanks To Bank Of America Grant

Long Island Cares expects to provide up to 1 million pounds of food annually, purchasing it from local farms.

Just Salad Opens In Hauppauge

"We're excited about the opportunity to continue expanding our footprint across new local communities to serve more Long Island residents."

'Disturbing' Increase In Hunger On Long Island, Food Banks Say

Food insecurity has skyrocketed on LI from 2021 to 2022 - increases of 58.3% overall and 63.4% for children. And it's not getting better.

Meet Whip Pediatric Cancer Of LI, Raising Funds And Making Memories

The charity aims to get children involved in philanthropy, fund research and give childhood cancer patients fun things to do.