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NYS ENERGY COALITION HEADQUARTERED IN HAUPPAUGE SUPPORTS UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND WITH A $5,000 CONTRIBUTION

NYS EnergyMarch 2, 2022 (Deer Park, NY) United Way of Long Island’s Project Warmth Fuel Fund Committee, a group of key representatives from the energy sector across Long Island including NYS Energy Coalition headquartered in Hauppauge, is at the forefront of helping to warm the homes and hearts of neighbors in temporary financial distress.

UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND RECEIVES $125,000 FROM THE SIEMER INSTITUTE

February 22, 2022 (Deer Park) – The Siemer Institute has awarded United Way of Long Island $125,000 to provide navigation services to families with children who have difficulty maintaining self-sufficiency and have risk factors that can lead to homelessness.  “The Family Support Project” will help families reach long-term stability with the goal of preventing academic disruptions for children by helping families move from crisis to stability.  

ESQUIRE BANK SUPPORTS UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND WITH $25,000

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February 14, 2022 (Deer Park, NY) – United Way of Long Island was awarded a $25,000 grant from Esquire Bank, based in Jericho, NY. This generous contribution will support Long Island families with fuel neutral heating assistance through Project Warmth. Funds will also support the Stuff-A-Bus program, ensuring equity and building confidence in students through its school supplies initiative.

UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND RECEIVES $10,000 GIFT FROM STERLING NATIONAL BANK IN SUPPORT OF YOUTHBUILD

picJanuary 19, 2022 (Deer Park): United Way of Long Island has received a $10,000 grant from Sterling National Bank, in support of YouthBuild.  A signature program at United Way, YouthBuild primarily serves young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who lack a high school diploma and financial resources.

CAPITAL ONE PROVIDES A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND’S YOUTHBUILD

imageJanuary 14, 2022 (Deer Park) - As part of its support of United Way of Long Island’s efforts to improve the lives of Long Islanders, Capital One has provided a grant to support YouthBuild Long Island, which provides educational and career training for young adults.

SMITHTOWN RESIDENT THÉRÈSE C. VOBIS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF TAX & ACCOUNTING AT FIRST LONG ISLAND INVESTORS, JOINS UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TeriUnited Way of Long Island recently elected Smithtown resident Thérèse C. Vobis (Teri), Senior Vice President of Tax & Accounting at First Long Island Investors, to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Theresa A. Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island.

NORTH AMITYVILLE RESIDENT DANIEL LLOYD, FOUNDER OF MINORITY MILLENNIALS, JOINS UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DanielJanuary 11, 2022 (Deer Park, NY) - United Way of Long Island recently elected Amityville resident Daniel Lloyd, Founder of Minority Millennials, to its Board of Directors. Daniel brings his devotion, networking skills, and drive that have enabled him to be recognized as one of the Top 35 nonprofit founders to impact the world by Cause Artist.

WESTBURY RESIDENT DANA R. BOYLAN, ESQ., FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NASSAU COUNTY’S OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, JOINS UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DanaJanuary 11, 2022 (Deer Park, NY) - United Way of Long Island recently elected Westbury resident, Dana R. Boylan, Esq., former Executive Director of Nassau County’s Office of Youth Services, to its Board of Directors.  In her immediate past role, she was responsible for funding, providing fiscal and administrative oversight, supporting youth development and prevention programs for over 40 nonprofit agencies.