Volunteer Nation stories
Diana Hernandez, 7, reads the story of Pinocchio, at Brentwood’s Twin Pines Elementary School. (Nov. 16, 2012) Credit: Nancy Borowick
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults in Sands Point
LI's Helen Keller center still thriving at 50
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‘Graceland’ bassist mentors young LI musicians
5m read
Ollie’s Angels save lives ‘four paws at a time’
7m read
Toys of Hope helps LI families year-round
6m read
There to care: The Pilot Club of Patchogue
5m read
Building a bond through good deeds
7m read
Food pantry farm feeds East End’s hungry
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RSVP supports retirees who want to serve
5m read
Canstruction: Creatively feeding the hungry
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D’Addario Foundation brings strings to Copiague
8m read
New park and new pals for special-needs players
6m read
Kvelling over Yiddish operettas
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Camp SoulGrow’s kids events flourish in Montauk
6m read
Veterans de-stress with comedy and art
6m read
Volunteers at Bailey Arboretum rehab injured wildlife
5m read
Dentists treat patients in storefront ministry
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Turtle rescue rehabs reptiles in Jamesport
7m read
Literacy Nassau boosts those challenged by English
6m read
CoDanceCo teaches LI kids fancy footwork, confidence and cooperation
9m read
Surf for All keeps its lessons rolling in to help others
8m read
Princess Ronkonkoma group showcases work of artists with disabilities
9m read
At 4-H Camp in Riverhead, fun is strictly off-screen
6m read
Vineyard yields more than wine as it rescues horses
8m read
Share the Voice gives disabled kids special tricycles -- and big smiles
9m read
Shutterbugs program focuses on creativity for pediatric cancer patients
5m read
SEPA Mujer: Uniting Latinas on Long Island
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Team RWB volunteer spotlight: Alina Perez
3m read
CrossFit, hockey helping LI returning vets
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LI nonprofits part of national effort to end homelessness among veterans
4m read
Lives, not limits: Life's WORC helps the disabled
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Shoes for All: Serving a good purpose one shoe at a time
7m read
Nassau nonprofit Pop.Earth turns to tech to help autistic children in emergencies
5m read
Volunteer Nation: Nonprofits that made a difference in 2014
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LI-based Marchon Eyewear gives the gift of sight to those in need
6m read
Marchon employee Patty Weber loves helping others see
2m read
LI group preps immigrants for citizenship test
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Retired teacher tutors immigrants for citizenship test
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Rebuilding Together Long Island provides free home repairs to low-income families
7m read
Rebuilding Together Long Island volunteer works on wheelchair ramps
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Daughter's rare form of albinism turns mother into a tireless advocate
7m read
Massapequa couple among HPS Network's longtime volunteers
2m read
Dress for Success Brookhaven guides women through job-search challenges
6m read
Dress for Success volunteer takes great pleasure in suiting others
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'Family' of volunteers preserves Fire Island Lighthouse
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Volunteer Angela Reich learns at the lighthouse
2m read
North Shore Holiday House gives girls in need a full camp experience
7m read
North Shore Holiday House volunteer helped LI camp earn accreditation
2m read
Vitamin maker NBTY enriches LI communities through charity
7m read
NBTY executive loves 'being of service to others'
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