United Way of Long Island, together with community partners, is committed to becoming a thought leader, funding leader and action leader that addresses the underlying causes of specific community needs and creates sustainable, measurable solutions to improve lives on Long Island.

We are investing in

• Improving access to health care
• Supporting children and youth
• Reducing hunger
• Assisting neighbors in need

United Way of Long Island is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit corporation. We have a total annual budget of $18.6 million with more than 40 professional staff members and an independent volunteer board of directors. At United Way of Long Island, accountability matters because Long Island donors count on us.

Board of Directors

Professional Staff

United Way of Long Island's 2006-07 Annual Report

United Way Job Opportunities

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United Way of Long Island Logo and Graphic Standards

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Our History
From the days of its birth in the 1950s with the successful series of philanthropic events known as "Star Nights", the roots of United Way of Long Island have become enmeshed in the fabric of our community.

In its infancy in the early '60s, it became obvious that the "United Fund of Long Island" was an idea upon which the fundraising future of the island was hinged. An overwhelming tide of support for the fund grew, generating an outpouring of seed money from seven of Long Island's most prominent firms: Franklin National Bank, New York Telephone, Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp., Long Island Lighting Company, Meadowbrook National Bank, Security National Bank and Sperry Gyroscope.

Our Board of Trustees met for the first time in June 1964 and the United Fund held its first campaign in the fall of 1965. Throughout the remainder of the '60s and on into the '70s when our current name, United Way of Long Island, was adopted, countless Long Islanders from all walks of life contributed their time, expertise and heart in making United Way a symbol of strength and caring.

After four decades of changing and improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders, United Way continues to have a meaningful, measurable impact. We have distributed more than $250 million to support Long Islanders in need over the years. Our ability to give continues to grow, thanks to the support of generous Long Island individuals, businesses, nonprofits and foundations.