“Out of the Darkness” walk for suicide prevention raises $500K
The Community Walks are held in hundreds of communities across the country.
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Author: Jared Scot
Town of Smithtown showcases virtual gallery for Red Ribbon Week
Each student submitted artwork to bring awareness about alcohol and drug use.
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Girl Scouts of Suffolk County raises funds for 550 scholarships at annual golf outing
The money will fund 550 scholarships for underserved girls who wish to participate in a Girl Scouts program.
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Town recycles thousands of shells from Oyster Festival for harbor sanctuary
About four tons of shells were transported by town aquaculturists to a curing facility.
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Suffolk County offers full scholarships for substance abuse counselor training
The scholarships are available to Suffolk County residents who wish to obtain Certified Substance Abuse Counselor training through the Outreach Training Institute.
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Local food bank to hold Veterans’ Stand-Down event
The event will help provide veterans with food support, dental services, assistance managing utility bills and more.
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Sample & Support food fundraising event at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma
The fundraising event features an extensive sampling of food from over two dozen businesses at Station Yards and the surrounding area.
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AHRC Suffolk celebrates participants’ creativity at annual art show
The show took place at the historic Meadow Edge Greenhouse on the grounds of the West Sayville Golf Course.
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LI Halloween season kicks off with Spooky Fest in Rockville Centre
All proceeds from the event go toward funding the nonprofit’s mission of fostering youth STEM education programs.
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Farmingdale coffee roaster receives 2024 Minority & Women’s Business Award
Pintail Coffee has donated the equivalent of 555,000 meals through the Feeding America national networks of food banks.
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Island Harvest to honor local produce wholesaler at food bank’s upcoming fundraiser
John Aruanno will be receiving the 2024 Linda Breitstone Spirit award.
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Commack Day raises $8,000 to support local fire, ambulance and community organizations
The money went to Commack Volunteer Fire and Ambulance department, a scholarship for Commack High School students and a donation to support suicide prevention.
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DEC announces $2.5M in grants to bolster food donation and food scraps recycling
New York State’s food donation and food scraps recycling programs help reduce waste.
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Huntington hosts Pink in the Park Breast Cancer Prevention and Awareness Fair
The event drew over 60 vendors and a strong show of support from local officials and the community.
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Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation raises over $450K for charities, scholarships
The annual VIP Night raises funds to support the foundation and its many community-based charitable activities while providing families with rides, food and entertainment.
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FCA cuts ribbon on new THRIVE East End Recovery Center
THRIVE, Long Island’s first recovery community and outreach center, has been supporting people in their addiction recovery since 2017.
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The Safe Center marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October
The nonprofit will hold a series of special events aimed at raising awareness and providing support for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
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Suffolk Credit Union awards over $40K in college scholarships to nine local students
The award ceremony was held at the credit union’s Medford branch.
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Pinelawn memorial shines bright with lantern lighting and therapy dogs
Long Island-based nonprofit Paws of War provided therapy dogs at the ceremony.
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Blaze Long Island returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration for its 5th anniversary
The seasonal event runs from Friday, October 4, through Sunday, November 3.
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Long Island Insurance Community raises over $220K for charity at annual gala
Since 1995, the LIIC has contributed more than $7 million to local nonprofit organizations.
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