Imagine working two jobs and still being one bill away from losing everything, or being a senior forced to choose between medication and rent. For 1 in 3 Long Island families, that’s a reality. These ALICE households—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed— are not just an acronym they are our neighbors: the grocery store cashier, the school bus driver, the home health aide, the veteran who once served our country. If we took the time to show compassion for those who are struggling, we could transform lives for the better.
That’s why United Way of Long Island created The Compassion Fund—a safety net providing help when there's nowhere else to turn. Whether it’s fixing a car, providing diapers and formula, covering lifesaving prescriptions, or delivering heating oil in the dead of winter, the fund brings comfort, safety, and dignity in times of crisis.
With a gift of just $10 a month, or $120 a year—you can become a Compassion Champion, standing by your neighbors during their most challenging times.
Join us in building a community where no one is left behind.
