We are thrilled to share community service information! Check out the organizations below for more information:
Jericho Public Library: The Jericho Public Library is committed to remain in the forefront of providing excellence in educational, informational, cultural, and reacreational enrichment in the service of all members of the community. Opportunities include: Book Buddies, a Teen Advisory Board, and the Great Backyard Bird Count. Contact: Kim Simmons at ksimmons@jericholibrary.org
Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk: Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk is an independently operated affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Our goal is to work in partnership with thousands of Suffolk County volunteers and responsible, lower income families of all races, religions, and creeds to build and renovate homes so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended. Website: www.habitatsuffolk.org Contact: Caroljean D’Aquila at 631-422-4828 ext. 108 or cj@habitatsuffolk.org
Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (HMTC) of Nassau County: The mission of HMTC is to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. We teach about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying, and all manifestations of intolerance. We promote resistance to prejudice and advocate respect for every human being. Contact: Avi Marcovitz at 516-571-8040 or avimarcovitz@hmtcli.org
Long Island Children's Museum: The LICM offers 14 interactive exhibits plus live theater, art spaces, and daily activities to provide hours of discovery for children of all ages. Contact: Karoll Joseph at 516-224-5844 or kjosseph@licm.org
New York Marine Rescue Center: The New York Marine Rescue Center is both a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Their mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education, and research. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, they are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, se turtles, dolphins, porpoises, and small toothed whales. They maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State. Contact: Nicole MacDonald at 631-369-9840 ext. 102