Smithtown, NY|News|
Paws Of War Of LI On 'Mission' To Save Animals In Los Angeles Fires
The Long Island charity is setting up feeding stations, giving out lifesaving pet oxygen masks, and saving animals in the LA fires.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Long Island Charities
Learn about the Long Island charities that are making a difference for others.
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Will Sing For Food To Perform NYC Concert For Long Island Cares
The benefit concert will raise money for Long Island's food-insecure population. Long Island Cares is "profoundly grateful" to the band.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
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.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport|News|
Year In Review: 10 Best Long Island Charity Stories Of 2024
Charities helped people in our communities a lot in 2024. Here are 10 of the best features of nonprofits doing good work.
Michael DeSantis and Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
John’s Crazy Socks; King Quality Team Up To Help LI's Christmas Magic
King Quality provided a marketing grant to Christmas Magic, while John's Crazy Socks will donate pairs of socks to children in need.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
Meet The Charity: Slice Of Charity Serves As A 'Movement Of Kindness'
Anthony Suppa, a United States Marine Corps veteran founded Slice of Charity as "a movement of kindness."
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Guest Bartenders To Craft Cocktails For LI's Olivia Hope Foundation
Guest bartenders will compete for tips, with all money benefitting the children's cancer charity. Here's what you need to know.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
Kait's Angels Keeps Legacy Of Daughter, Lost Too Soon, Alive With Love
Kait's Angels has marked the 10 years since Kaitlyn Doorhy died while at college with a steadfast focus on helping others in the community.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
Luke's Purpose Of LI Receives $50K Grant From Lola Jayne Foundation
Luke's Purpose supports families who lose a child. The Lola Jayne Foundation supports charities that help grieving families.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
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.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Ralph Macchio Wants To 'Give Back To LI,' Attends Breast Cancer Gala
Macchio's wife was treated for a breast cancer scare by the founder of The Maurer Foundation. Macchio now wants to "pay it forward."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
LI Stakeholders Demand More Pediatric Cancer Research Funding
Advocates calling for more federal funding of childhood cancer research say children are receiving chemo treatments designed for adults.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Meet The Charity: Developmental Disabilities At Center Of Life'sWORC
The Garden City-based organization has been in operation for over 50 years, serving over 2,000 persons with disabilities.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
East Meadow, NY|News|
Meet The Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign Of Nassau
The charity aims to raise awareness of the dangers and causes of skin cancer/melanoma through early education and funding research.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Meet The Charity: I'm Not Done Yet Foundation Support In Garden City
It supports adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors to live their lives the way they deserve.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Meet The Charity: Garden City's Children's Leukemia Research Assoc.
CLRA supports research efforts toward finding causes and a cure for leukemia and assists families in meeting their financial obligations.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
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.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
LI's Olivia Hope Foundation Launches 'Duck Childhood Cancer' Merch
Proceeds of the hoodies and joggers will help the foundation fund cancer research and support childhood cancer warriors.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Meet Paper Parcels Of LI, Teaching Young Students To Give Back
The charity visits elementary schools, helping students craft origami and personalized notes for senior citizens.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Meet The Charity: Vinny's Army, Which Supports Children With Cancer
As part of its mission, Vinny's Army provides financial assistance to children battling cancer.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
William's Warriors Of Blue Point Helps Children Fighting Cancer
The Schultz family started William's Warriors in memory of their son. They aim to help improve the quality of life of kids fighting cancer.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Northport|News|
Maggie's Mission Holds Centerport Gala For Pediatric Cancer Research
"I know Maggie was there in spirit and dancing with us," Donna Schmidt said of her daughter, who she started the foundation for.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
The Sam Cullen Memorial Foundation Of LI Provides Scholarships: Q&A
The foundation will provide scholarships to students who exemplify the values, dedication and commitment epitomized by the late Sam Cullen.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Meet The Charity: Pearl Heinlein Foundation Aims To Spread Love, Joy
The Heinlein family started the foundation in memory of their daughter, Pearl. They're currently constructing a playground in Bay Shore.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Olivia Hope Foundation Raises $230K For Cancer At 2024 Evening Of Hope
The charity donated $100K, matched by another $100K, to cancer research. "I think it was our best [gala] yet," founder Shelley LoRusso said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Meet Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation Of Farmingdale: Q&A
Helping Hands raises awareness of local issues, supports local initiatives, and provides educational resources for community residents.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
Meet Hoops For Hope Of LI, Striving To Prevent Adolescent Suicide
Hoops for Hope hosts basketball tournaments to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
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.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Meet Man Cave Health Of LI, Promoting Men's Health Awareness
The charity encourages men to get screened for prostate cancer and other diseases; 35K American men die from prostate cancer each year.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
LI Opens Hearts For Wife, Baby Of Officer Killed: 'More Than A Hero'
Donations, from diapers to baby food, toys, gift cards and more are being collected to help the wife and baby of a LI NYPD officer killed.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Bellmore, NY|News|
Meet Dylan's Dream Team Memorial Foundation Of LI: Q&A
The charity was launched in memory of Dylan, who fought leukemia. It donates LEGOs, aids Ronald McDonald House and provides scholarships.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
$43K Raised For Food Insecurity At Concert For Long Island Cares
The band raised more than $21K, which will be matched by a foundation. "It was an amazing night of music!" band member Andrew Morreale said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Meet The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of Long Island, Metro NY: Q&A
The LLS strives to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Meet Kesem At Stony Brook, Helping Children Facing Parent's Cancer
Innovative, fun programs are offered to children through and beyond their parent's cancer diagnosis.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Meet The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition
They not only support their clients but also give a high-school scholarship and maintain the Vision of Hope Garden at Babylon Town Hall.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Meet LI's Matthew Fetzer Foundation
They collect toys, donations and gift cards to distribute monthly to local children who are hospitalized with cancer and their families.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Northport|News|
Taking A Stand Against Cancer On LI: Patch Charity Index With Q&As
Read charities' stories, learn their missions, and discover how you can make a difference by bringing joy and saving lives.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
LI's Lucia's Angels Committed To Helping Women With Late-Stage Cancers
"It was Lucia's wish that other women and their families could have that same kind of love and support through their toughest times."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
Meet The Coalition For Women's Cancers: 'You Are Not Alone'
"One of the bravest things you can do is to ask for help. We are here to help you and to remind you that 'You are not alone.'"
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|News|
Meet The Charity: North Fork Breast Health Coalition Fights Cancer
"We have given over $400,000 in grants to East End breast cancer patients."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
