Financial Stability

Assisting Low and Moderate Income Households Behind on Payments Due to COVID-19

July 2, 2021 (Deer Park) –The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may provide relief for Town of Brookhaven residents who are behind on rent and utility payments due to COVID-19.

Reinvestment of Energy Savings to Help Long Islanders in Need; Transforming Nonprofit Headquarters into Disaster Resiliency Site

April 12, 2021 (Deer Park, NY) - United Way of Long Island was awarded a $225,000 grant from The Banyan Tree Roots Foundation, based in Smithtown. This generous contribution will support the organization’s education programs, as well as pandemic recovery efforts. 

April 1, 2021 (Deer Park) – United Way of Long Island was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from Esquire Bank to assist families who are struggling as a result of the effects of COVID-19.  

March 25, 2021 (Deer Park, NY) – People’s United Bank recently contributed $11,000 to United Way of Long Island’s Mission United in support of local veterans. 

March 24, 2020 (Deer Park) - Over the past year, United Way has responded to the needs of Long Islanders experiencing unparalleled hardship especially the most vulnerable.  

March 24, 2020 (Deer Park) – Over the past year, United Way has responded to the needs of Long Islanders experiencing unparalleled hardship especially the most vulnerable.  

March 24, 2020 (Deer Park) – Over the past year, United Way has responded to the needs of Long Islanders experiencing unparalleled hardship especially the most vulnerable. 

Project Warmth Emergency Fuel Fund Provides Relief 

October 22, 2020 (Deer Park) – Over the past months, United Way has responded to the needs of Long Islanders experiencing unparalleled hardship. Through United Together: A Response Fund for COVID-19, nearly 10,000 families in Nassau and Suffolk Counties have received financial assistance.