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Over 1,900 households with heating emergencies, including 1,362 children, weren’t left out in the cold this winter because of a $500,000 grant from the National Grid Foundation to support United Way of Long Island’s Project Warmth Emergency Fuel Fund.
Four YouthBuild programs brought a team, and every team brought their “A” game. Participants were diving and sliding to get the ball, passing, and shooting with the game on the line -- no one left anything on the court, and it showed on the scoreboard.
At its core, insurance is a pillar of support for individuals and businesses and a fundamental priority for the Long Island Insurance Community (LIIC) to help those in need.
There are dueling storylines about America’s workers in recent headlines, and both are true. Inflation has cooled, unemployment is low, and wages have grown. In contrast, 5 million households are behind on rent and 401K hardship withdrawals rose 36%.
United Way of Long Island was named a Finalist in the Innovation category in the 11th Annual Long Island Imagine Awards.
The new Board Chair for United Way of Long Island is Lynda Nicolino, Chief Legal Counsel of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Ms. Nicolino succeeds Alexander G. Bateman, Jr., Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C., who served as chair for four years.
Aaron Choo, Vice President Gas Field Operations & Programs Downstate of National Grid will serve as Vice Chair Elect.
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nited Way of Long Island focuses on helping our local community to ensure they receive the attention and care they deserve. With that in mind, United Way partnered with Hartford Funding’s Team Franzese, launching the first annual Cars & Coffee Networking Event.
United Way of Long Island recently elected David Lyons, Interim President and Chief Operating Officer of PSEG Long Island, to its Board of Directors.
David also serves as Executive Director of Special Projects for PSEG Long Island. In this role, he focuses on system improvements following Tropical Storm Isaias.
United Way of Long Island celebrated the dedication and support of individuals, organizations, corporations and labor unions at its annual UNITED TOGETHER Celebration Luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on June 16.
Supported by longtime Title Sponsor Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the fundraising event raised $600,000 for United Way and its community impact partners. More than 400 guests enjoyed the mission-focused event with fellow Long Islanders who share United Way’s vision of neighbors helping neighbors.
