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Long Island: Where You Can Make a Difference
Did you know that October 22 is National Make a Difference Day? The idea behind Make a Difference Day is that every small bit of support can make a difference in someone's life and that everyone can do their part. This is the 30th Make a Difference Day since it was originally established in 1992, presenting the perfect opportunity to show your support to some of the many non-profit organizations on Long Island that make a difference in the lives of others every day. Our real estate agents have the details on five Long Island non-profit organizations to consider for Make a Difference Day this year.
- Rebuilding Together Long Island – 208 NY-109, Ste. 204, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Dedicated to helping homeowners in need with necessary repairs, maintenance, and rebuilding efforts, Rebuilding Together Long Island has a network of 250 volunteers with a home base near Farmingdale homes for sale. You can become a member of that large network of volunteers to help make vital repairs, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives. Unable to volunteer? Rebuilding Together is also always in need of donations and sponsors for projects of all sizes. - Guide Dog Foundation – 371 NY-25, Smithtown, NY 11787
Established in 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation, located around the corner from Smithtown homes for sale, helps to raise, train, and place guide dogs to aid people with visual impairments. You can make a difference by helping to raise a puppy who will eventually become a guide dog, hosting a fundraiser, becoming a sponsor, volunteering in a wide variety of different roles, or becoming a corporate partner to provide valuable support through your own small business. - Big Brothers Big Sisters of LI – Jr. Building, 25 Carle Rd., Westbury, NY 11590
From their location near Westbury homes for sale, the many volunteers at Big Brothers Big Sisters of LI provide a wide range of services and assistance to community members in need. In addition to becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister yourself, there are many ways to contribute to the cause. Become an event partner to host, sponsor, and support Big Brothers Big Sisters events. Or donate funds or clothes. Have a big social media presence? Big Brothers Big Sisters of LI also offers a variety of volunteer roles suited specifically to social influencers. - Sunrise Day Camp Long Island – 1014 75, Colonial Springs Rd., Wyandanch, NY 11798
With a focus on providing uplifting experiences to kids who are battling cancer and their siblings, Sunrise Day Camp Long Island makes a difference every day at its location close to Wyandanch homes for sale. Sunrise Day Camp offers day camps, year-round programs, and in-hospital recreation opportunities to children, all free of charge for kids with cancer and their siblings. Make a difference by helping out with a camp, running a social media fundraiser, sponsoring a child, donating, or participating in the SunriseWALKS program. - Alzheimer's Association – 300 Broadhollow Rd., Ste. LL 100, Melville, NY 11747
The Long Island chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, which you can find near Melville homes for sale, provides support for families facing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. You can contribute by donating, becoming an advocate, hosting a fundraiser, attending an event, or volunteering your time in various roles.
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