There’s something about the holidays that makes you grateful
for what you have, but also puts you in the spirit of giving. If you’d like to
give back to your local community this December, there are plenty of ways to
get involved. Whether you volunteer your time or make a donation, your charity
is greatly appreciated.
Toys for Tots
Founded by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1991 as a 501 (c)(3)
non-profit charity, Toys
for Tots is a program that distributes toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate
children. Although Toys for Tots is a nationally recognized organization, the
charitable giving has local impact as the collected toys are distributed in the
community where the campaign is conducted. This holiday season, it’s easy to
donate toys with the help of Toys for Tots sponsors, Toys R Us, who is
accepting toy donations on behalf of the foundation. You can also make a
monetary donation to the foundation by clicking here.
United Way of Long
Island
As an organization that seeks to advance the common good, United Way of Long Island helps
to create opportunities for a better life by focusing on three core initiatives
of education, financial stability, and health. This year as part of their 2016
Holiday Wishlist, on behalf of United Way, Patchogue’s Federation of
Organizations is organizing a Toy and Clothing Drive. The organization is
seeking new and gently used toys for children 5-14 years; individual food
baskets; new and gently used clothing for adult men and woman, including coats;
personal care and hygiene items. If you could like to donate or get involved,
please contact Joanne Bentivegna at jbentivegna@fedoforg.org.
Local Food Pantries
Although volunteer help and donations are always welcomes at
the local food pantries in the Patchogue area, this is especially so during the
holiday season when less fortunate families are faced with the challenge of
putting food on the table. If you would like to volunteer time at . For a list
of local pantries in the Patchogue area, click here.
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