charities + services + organizations
Long Island
Browse below for links to some of Long island’s charities, services and organizations.
Feeding Long Island
Long Island Cares, Inc.
Founded by the late Harry Chapin, Long Island cares, Inc. brings together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on Long Island and, to the best of their ability, provide for the humanitarian needs of the Long Island community.
In need of food or homebound?
631-582-FOOD
Island Harvest
Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization with a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. We accomplish this through efficient food and product collection and distribution systems, enhanced hunger awareness and nutrition education programs, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, targeted services for specific populations, outreach activities and advocacy initiatives. Our work directly supports a wide network of community-based non-profit organizations, as well as individuals, veterans, families, and seniors directly who turn to us for support. Island Harvest is among the region’s foremost agencies in emergency response readiness for food, product, resource distribution and support, and is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief organization. Island Harvest is proud to earn consistent four-star ratings by Charity Navigator, an indication of quality in the non-profit sector.
Lighthouse Mission
The Lighthouse Mission exists to feed the hungry and help the homeless by sharing God's love with people in need in practical ways. Their commitment is to feed the poor, but their goal is to empower people to overcome poverty and live purpose-filled lives.
Organizations
Cooperation Long Island
Cooperation LI brings together community-based organizations, base-building groups, service non-profits, jail advocates, immigrant rights groups, reproductive healthcare providers, faith organizations, and other community leaders to identify and support the diverse needs of the Long Island community, while centering the needs of traditionally marginalized communities.
Habitat for Humanity of Long Island
Habitat for Humanity of Long Island is an independently operated affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Since 1988, we have built strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership, providing a permanent solution for Long Island families struggling to find a place to call home. Our goal is to work in partnership with local businesses, volunteers and responsible, low-mid income families of all races, religions and creeds to build an average of 6-8 homes annually.
Long Island Association
The Long Island Association (LIA) is the region’s leading non-profit and non-partisan business organization and amplifies the voice of the business community.
Long Island Crisis Center
LICC provides programs and services to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives.
Long Island Health Collaborative
The Long Island community has incredible resources for getting and staying healthy. Find access to care for you and your loved ones right around the corner.
Mercy Center Ministries
Mercy Center Ministries is a community based, nonprofit organization founded in 1983 in response to a growing number of homeless women. After many gatherings and much planning, their first house, Mercy Center opened in 1983. Mercy Residence opened in 1987 to house pregnant/parenting women, Mercy House opened in 1989 also serving pregnant/parenting young women.