For countless families across Long Island, the financial strain can make celebrating the holidays seem like a distant dream. Fortunately, there are organizations like the Make It Count Foundation and United Way of Long Island dedicated to helping those in need during this special time of year. Organized in partnership with Housing Help Inc., this annual holiday program brought joy to 25 children.
Parents were more than grateful for the giving. “Thank you United Way and Make It Count Foundation for making this possible for the kids, said one family. “It’s a blessing, especially being laid o for about six months now, just getting back to the swing of things.”
The children’s faces lit up with smiles with the gift of a new toy. According to Theresa A. Regnante, CEO & President of United Way of Long Island, “You have to remember, most of these children have only the basic necessities and rarely do they have the opportunity to get things that bring them true joy. Their families are working hard to give them the best life possible, and this event allowed those parents and guardians to brighten the holiday season just a bit more.”