Community Corner
Meet The Charity: Sarah Grace Foundation Of Hicksville Comforts Kids, Families With Cancer
The charity provides financial aid, toys, games, parties, books, holiday activities and more to children who are battling cancer.
HICKSVILLE, NY — Local charities are the unsung heroes of our communities. Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations strive to create lasting change and positively impact the lives of those around them.
Some people start organizations as a way to cope with grief, some see an issue they want to tackle, and some want to bring lasting change. Sometimes, all those reasons apply.
Patch wants to highlight your local charity and connect it with community members who want to help and do good, so that way, more people can benefit. Here is just one of many charities doing terrific work in your community.
What is your name?
Matthew Weippert
What is the name of your charity?
The Sarah Grace Foundation For Children With Cancer, Inc.
What is your position within your charity?
Executive Director
What community is your organization based in
Hicksville NY
Link to your website
What is your mission?
To provide comfort and support to children with cancer and their families.
What does your charity do to further its mission? Please list examples.
Our charity provides financial aid, toys, games, parties, books, holiday activities and more.
What inspired you to start your charity?
The death of our daughter, Sarah Grace, at the age of 12 due to leukemia.
How can people help you accomplish your organization's mission or get involved in events?
Call or email the Foundation at 516-433-9745 or matt.weippert@thesarahgracefoundation.org.
What is the most memorable moment you've had since starting your organization?
Seeing the smiles on the faces of the children we have helped.
What else would you like people to know about your charity?
Our organization is all-volunteer so all proceeds support our mission. The Sarah Grace Foundation is now in its 20th year supporting these children.
What are your organization's social media pages or handles?
Facebook: The Sarah Grace Foundation For Children With Cancer, Inc.Instagram: @SarahGraceFoundation
Twitter: @SGF_Cancer
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