Author: The Long Island Times

The money funded the purchase of 15 giant lighted snowflakes that are hanging up and down Main Street in Port Washington for the holiday season.

The grants support efforts to advance progressive social change, like advocacy training for Latina immigrants, protecting the culture and identity of Long Island’s indigenous tribes, promoting inclusive school environments and more.

The annual holiday effort, which BBBSLI has organized for more than 20 years, benefits more than 550 Long Island children.

Supporters of the nonprofit organization gathered at Maple Lanes RVC in Rockville Centre for two hours of bowling, food and fun.

The Garden City museum installed more than 800 new LED lighting fixtures and LED light bulbs in its main gallery.

The mission shares donated decorations with families in need at no charge during its community outreaches from Tuesdays through Fridays.

Meltzer Lippe’s annual food drive collected more than 9,300 pounds of food that was donated to Long Island Cares.

Nonprofits try to leverage the energy of GivingTuesday to tell their stories, engage advocates and build caring groups of benefactors for their important missions.

More than 100 pizzerias donated $5 for each pie sold on Pizza Strong Day.