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
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Ollie’s Angels save lives ‘four paws at a time’
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Toys of Hope helps LI families year-round
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There to care: The Pilot Club of Patchogue
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Building a bond through good deeds
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Food pantry farm feeds East End’s hungry
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RSVP supports retirees who want to serve
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Canstruction: Creatively feeding the hungry
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D’Addario Foundation brings strings to Copiague
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New park and new pals for special-needs players
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Kvelling over Yiddish operettas
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Camp SoulGrow’s kids events flourish in Montauk
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Veterans de-stress with comedy and art
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Volunteers at Bailey Arboretum rehab injured wildlife
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Dentists treat patients in storefront ministry
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Turtle rescue rehabs reptiles in Jamesport
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Literacy Nassau boosts those challenged by English
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CoDanceCo teaches LI kids fancy footwork, confidence and cooperation
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Surf for All keeps its lessons rolling in to help others
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Princess Ronkonkoma group showcases work of artists with disabilities
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At 4-H Camp in Riverhead, fun is strictly off-screen
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Vineyard yields more than wine as it rescues horses
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Share the Voice gives disabled kids special tricycles -- and big smiles
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Shutterbugs program focuses on creativity for pediatric cancer patients
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SEPA Mujer: Uniting Latinas on Long Island
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Team RWB volunteer spotlight: Alina Perez
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CrossFit, hockey helping LI returning vets
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LI nonprofits part of national effort to end homelessness among veterans
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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
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Nassau nonprofit Pop.Earth turns to tech to help autistic children in emergencies
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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
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Marchon employee Patty Weber loves helping others see
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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
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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
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Massapequa couple among HPS Network's longtime volunteers
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Dress for Success Brookhaven guides women through job-search challenges
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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
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North Shore Holiday House gives girls in need a full camp experience
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North Shore Holiday House volunteer helped LI camp earn accreditation
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Vitamin maker NBTY enriches LI communities through charity
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NBTY executive loves 'being of service to others'
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