Community

National Grid Ventures welcomes YouthBuild and PowerUp! participants

NGVNational Grid Ventures welcomed United Way of Long Island’s YouthBuild and PowerUp! participants to take part in on-site tours at the company’s Northport power generation station for a close-up look at the skilled jobs and training that keep the electricity flowing to area homes and businesses.

Putting People First on The Journey to End AIDS United Way of Long Island Celebrates 35th Anniversary of World AIDS Day

More than 140 guests attended the Nassau-Suffolk HIV Health Services Planning Council’s special event to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of World AIDS Day observed annually on December 1st. This year’s theme was ‘The Story of Us’ emphasizing the power of voices to unite by sharing experiences, remembering those whom we have lost, and standing together in the fight against HIV.

Make It Count Foundation Helps Make the Holiday Season Bright

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.