"Our goal is to create a special and meaningful evening for everyone involved," said Katia Conte, founder of the Daniela Conte Foundation.
Long Island has seen a 30 percent year-over-year increase in food insecurity. "We need help now more than ever," a food bank official said.
Jordan Belous founded Whip Pediatric Cancer after the loss of her friend. Now, she raises money for cancer research and gifts for children.
Donations made through the program will support pediatric cancer research into solid tumors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
People can enter the raffle for a chance to win several prizes. The foundation is also planning a toy drive and Halloween goodie bags.
The agency serves children and adults by providing educational, residential, habilitative, transportation, and self-directional care.
The food bank is set to pick up more than 250 loaves of bread. "We are grateful for this thoughtful contribution," Long Island Cares stated.
Theissen was inspired by the "positive attitude and generous spirit" of a young patient he met when they were both hospitalized in 1988.
"The families of children with cancer face undue hardship with their disease and desperately need the support," the charity stated.
Shopping local will allow the foundation to bring joy to children and young adults fighting cancer. "We love you so much!" the charity said.
The choral society fundraises for cancer prevention and wellness in an effort to harness "the power of music to foster healing and hope."
The charity helps families with a child battling cancer. "Corey’s legacy is love, and through this outing, we turn that love into action."
Local musicians will perform Harry Chapin songs. People are asked to support Chapin's charity, Long Island Cares, with food donations.
The yearly event honors the legacy of history teacher Greg Sill. The foundation in his honor offers scholarships to Smithtown students.
The funds will help Town of Babylon breast cancer patients. "It means the world to the women we support," the charity's secretary said.
The event will support stamping out hunger, a camping experience for children with cancer and their siblings, and a cycling coalition.
People ages 65 and older can pick up free food at the farmers market and secure resources from PSEG Long Island.
Learn how you can support the foundation's efforts for children with cancer. The foundation also plans to overhaul its website.
Parents can enroll their children in a summer camp program, designed to help Long Islanders struggling to make ends meet.
"We want everyone on Long Island to have access to quality eye care, and we want to bridge any potential access gaps," one sister said.
The "Feed It Forward" campaign, where shoppers are asked to round up their bill, is running at every location through July 6.
The all-night event will feature a banquet, guest speakers, activities, a dance party, a midnight movie, pancakes, and more.
The funds will support the pediatric cancer charity's new partnership with Cohen Children's Medical Center and childhood cancer patients.
Aidan's mother, who plans to launch the charity in her son's memory, said she is "humbled and blown away" by the community's generosity.
Pachter called his time with Long Island Cares the "most rewarding and productive period" of his 46-year career in nonprofit human services.
Funds will benefit a new cancer charity that the Fischer family plans to launch in Aidan's memory. "This is our way to honor [Aidan]."
Long Island Cares plans to advocate for additional government funding and request increased support from its donors.
There will be food, drinks, music and fun, as well as the opportunity to win auctions for a trip to Sicily or the Cayman Islands.
The funds will be used for pediatric cancer immunology research. "It is going to open up avenues for us to help more children."
The woman plans to get involved in a gardening project for the food bank. "No one should have to worry where their next meal comes from."
The fair, hosted by Long Island Cares, will feature free produce for veterans; and roughly 40 agencies that help veterans will attend.
Cancer patients on restricted diets will receive the food. "This drive is important to me," said Remi Lindberg, president of the charity.
Angela's House offers 24-hour nursing for children with special health care needs. "Not everyone knows help is out there."
Millan is asking people to help Paws of War bring home the dogs of two soldiers stationed overseas.
Harold's Hoops for Hope is set to host the 3v3 basketball tournament, with funds going to the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention.
A U.S. Air Force member whose wife died now has a son facing cancer. "This guy needs a break," a Frantoni's co-owner said.
The charity will use the funds to bring joy to cancer patients. "Vico, you are absolutely marvelous," the nonprofit's president said.
"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.
The events will raise money for children fighting cancer. The magic show includes dinner, beer, wine, soda, coffee, and dessert.
Proceeds benefit Camp Good Mourning!, a charity that provides free bereavement camps to children coping with the death of a parent/sibling.
