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Helping Long Islanders In Need
John J. Flanagan
October 11, 2019
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At this time of year, while we are enjoying time with our friends and family, it is important that we pause to remember those who are in need. The holidays can be a stressful and unhappy time for some families and it is my hope that we can all work together to make sure that our community joins to help our neighbors who are less fortunate.
Please use the links on this page to help bring some happiness to a local family. Along with links to worthy organizations, my office has also included links to important information about making donations to charitable organizations and how to protect your family from possible fraud.
I hope this section is helpful and wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.
Sincerely,
John Flanagan
Below are links that will allow you help those who work so hard to provide for our friends and neighbors:
SALVATION ARMY of Greater New York
Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry - 631-265-7676
90 Edgewater Avenue, Smithtown
Newsday Charities Help-A-Family
INFORMATION ON GIVING
Charitable Giving Tips from New York State
New York State Charities Bureau Registry Search – look up a charity before you give
For a full listing of NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE for reports from the Better Business Bureau
The BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE offers guidance to donors on making informed giving decisions
IF YOU HAVE AN ORGANIZATION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE FEATURED ON THIS PAGE, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEND SENATOR FLANAGAN AN E-MAIL
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