Fight for Charity supports various charities within the Long Island community including the Long Island Community Chest, Eden II Programs, NewGround, Angela's House, Welcoming Home Our Heroes, and the Ferro Foundation. Come join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact on the world!
The Long Island Community Chest (LICC) was founded by Matt Silver and Jamie Austin, when they realized there were many families that were slipping through the cracks, needing a little help to get them back on the right track.
They wanted to prevent short-term family crises from turning into long-term problems. So they set upon creating an organization that would provide opportunities for individuals and companies to give back to the local community in a positive and uplifting way. Today Long Island Community Chest is made up of individuals and companies based on Long Island who are making a difference.
LICC is an on-going fund that provides immediate, short-term financial support to needy individuals and families on Long Island. It is a 501c (3) nonprofit organization interested in helping people who have nowhere else to turn for support.These are the individuals in the community who have exhausted all traditional means of help.
Fight for Charity is seeking to break its fundraising record in support of Long Island charities. This nonprofit organization has already donated over $1 million to Long Island charities since its founding in 2003.
Long Island Community Chest Mission Statement:
“To establish an on-going fund to provide immediate, short term financial support to needy individuals and families on Long Island, assisting them in returning to their normal life practices.”
For more info about LICC, visit licommunitychest.com
Eden II Programs Mission Statement:
“To provide people with autism specialized community-based programs and other opportunities, with the goal of enabling them to achieve the highest possible quality across their life spans.”
For more info about EDEN visit eden2.org
Recognizing a growing need for autism services on Long Island, Eden II Programs opened the Genesis School in 1995 and the Genesis Outreach Autism Center; both located on Newbridge Road in East Meadow, NY.
The Genesis School serves students with autism from ages 5-21. Each classroom has a certified teacher and a behavior specialist, a communication specialist and 1:1 teacher aides as needed. The school philosophy utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to provide research-based teaching strategies proven effective in the education and intervention of individuals with autism. The Genesis School can also provide parent training additional in home service provision.
Utilizing a multi-faceted approach, we help our clients break the cycle of poverty, addressing all of the barriers that prevent them from leading successful lives. New Ground offers long-term solutions including the completion of higher education programs by adults and youth, financial literacy skill building, and career development opportunities. All critical life skills are a focus, with clients defining their needs to reach self-sufficiency in the future. Every client has a dedicated Social Worker, meeting weekly to accomplish the steps needed to achieve their program goals. We also help the children and youth in our families, ensuring they are on a successful path academically, mentally and physically to guarantee their future independence.
NEW GROUND Mission Statement:
“Working in collaboration with the public and private sector, NEW GROUND works with existing agencies to better respond to the growing needs and challenges of Long Island’s homeless population.”
For more info about LICC, visit newground.org
Angela's House Mission Statement:
"To identify families caring for their children who may have a severe disability or medical condition so that we may help them obtain supportive services to improve the quality of life for the children and their family."
Visit their website at www.angelashouse.org and follow them on social media to find out more and get involved!
Recognizing a growing need for autism services on Long Island, Eden II Programs opened the Genesis School in 1995 and the Genesis Outreach Autism Center; both located on Newbridge Road in East Meadow, NY.
The Genesis School serves students with autism from ages 5-21. Each classroom has a certified teacher and a behavior specialist, a communication specialist and 1:1 teacher aides as needed. The school philosophy utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to provide research-based teaching strategies proven effective in the education and intervention of individuals with autism. The Genesis School can also provide parent training additional in home service provision.
To recognize, honor and care for the individuals in the local community who have served in the defense of the United States of America or have otherwise served the people of the United States of America.
To acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of these returning veterans by providing support and financial assistance; to raise funds for such work.
For further information, contact:
Joe Grignoli at 631-465-8944 or jgrignoli@americanrivergroup.com
Jeff Richter at 631-396-6816 or jrichter@americanrivergroup.com
Welcoming Home Our Heros Mission Statement:
“To recognize, honor and care for the individuals in the local community who have served in the defense of the United States of America or have otherwise served the people of the United States of America; To acknowledge the contributions of these returning vets by providing support and financial assistance; To raise funds for such work.”
For more info about Welcoming Home Our Heros, visit welcominghomeourheroes.org
