Community

School Supplies Drive Helps Children Gain Confidence as they Start their Year Primed For Success

July 8, 2021 (Deer Park, NY) – United Way of Long Island recently launched ‘Ride United’ to help local residents access transportation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the rideshare service Lyft. The program is part of United Way Worldwide’s Ride United Vaccine Access Campaign, which addresses unmet transportation needs for individuals and families. 

Assisting Low and Moderate Income Households Behind on Payments Due to COVID-19

July 2, 2021 (Deer Park) –The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may provide relief for Town of Brookhaven residents who are behind on rent and utility payments due to COVID-19.

June 18, 2021 (Deer Park) – The Bob Woodruff Foundation has made a generous contribution to United Way of Long Island’s Mission United. This gift will provide nearly 500 local veterans with financial assistance for food.

1,000 Veterans to Receive Special Gift, along with Donated Personal Care Kits

April 1, 2021 (Deer Park) – United Way’s Safe at Home assists Long Island seniors who have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, notably those with chronic health conditions and who are at home and sheltering-in-place. A recent grant from Capital One will help ensure that United Way of Long Island can respond to the urgent health needs of these neighbors.

March 25, 2021 (Deer Park, NY) – People’s United Bank recently contributed $11,000 to United Way of Long Island’s Mission United in support of local veterans.