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$500,000 BofA grant supports United Way of Long Island’s workforce development program for careers in offshore wind, smart grid and green construction industries

Man Nga’s job was in the public health and safety sector until she had to leave to care for her elderly parents. 

Returning to work was a challenge. Man Nga wanted to change jobs in a new career field. While looking into possibilities, Man Nga jumped onto a different path in renewable energy. She enrolled in United Way of Long Island’s Power Up! workforce development training program.   

Matt served 4.5 years in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman First Class and worked as an Airfield Operations Technician. He found it very difficult to find a career post-military like the one he had in uniform. After 4 years of odd jobs to keep afloat, Matt found a job in the hospitality industry.

United Way of Long Island was named a Finalist in the Innovation category in the 11th Annual Long Island Imagine Awards.  

United Way of Long Island hosted a special event for Project Warmth. This United Way emergency assistance program makes a significant difference for financially struggling individuals and families who are unable to pay their heating bill.

Families will Stay Safe, Healthy and Warm with the Help of Project Warmth

Training is addressing Long Island’s 27% underemployment rate among veterans

United Way of Long Island was awarded a $75,000 grant from Bank of America for its Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). This program provides high school and college students from diverse Long Island communities with paid internships and hands-on career training. There were 33 students employed with 21 nonprofit host agencies in communities throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties this summer.

United Way of Long Island has been allocated nearly $530,000 in funding under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).

Superior Performance Makes it Way from the United Kingdom to United Way