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.

2024 YouthBuild NYC Collaborative Basketball Tournament Champion

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.

United Way of Long Island offers free Spanish course for careers in smart grid and green construction industries.

National 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.

Valentine's Day at the Town of Islip’s Caesar Trunzo Senior Center in Brentwood was a heartwarming celebration.

In a landmark moment marking the 25th anniversary of National Grid Foundation, United Way of Long Island announced and celebrated the foundation's extraordinary commitment to setting a new standard for philanthropic contributions.

There’s an ever growing number of young individuals who are not getting the most basic education, a high school equivalency diploma, meaningful employment, and are struggling with other barriers to success.

More than 140 guests attended the Nassau-Suffolk HIV Health Services Planning Council’s special event to celebrate the 35^th 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.

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.