Community

United Way of Long Island has received the highest ratings from non-profit evaluators including Charity Navigator and Candid (formerly GuideStar). United Way has also earned Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level.

CHARITY NAVIGATOR

Each year, Charity Navigator evaluates more than 8,000 charities based on their financial performance, accountability, and transparency, making them the leading non-profit evaluator in America.

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.

In 2022, Team Mission United raised over $28,000 for Long Island’s Veterans

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

School Supply Drive Sets Students Up for Success this School Year

United Way of Long Island, in partnership with Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc. launched its 14th annual Stuff-A-Bus program. The program prepares young students for success by providing essential school supplies.

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).