5 Nonprofits Near Wantagh, Seaford To Support This Holiday Season

WANTAGH-SEAFORD, NY — If you’re like many of your Wantagh and Seaford neighbors, you may spend a good part of the holiday season with your credit card in hand buying gifts for family and friends. Coming up soon is a chance to give back to the local community.

Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups. Since 2012, nonprofits worldwide have used the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to galvanize fundraising, rally volunteers and add momentum to their causes.

Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the Wantagh and Seaford area.

Here are five local nonprofits to consider getting behind on Giving Tuesday:

• Oceanside-based Sunrise Association. Its mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide.
• Dylan's Dream Team Memorial Foundation is located in North Bellmore. They support children and families who are dealing with pediatric cancer.
• Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information. The Hewlett-based organization is devoted to empowering brain tumor patients and their families by providing emotional and financial support.
• The North Massapequa-based Andrew C. DeMarco Foundation raises awareness, funds research, and supports those affected by angiosarcoma.
• The Hicksville-based Sarah Grace Foundation provides comfort and support to children with cancer and their families.