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Five Towns Community Chest held its Neighbor in need fundraiser at the Woodmere Club on Nov. 20. From left were Community Chest President Steven Spiro, event co-chairs Cori Berke and Diane Rattner, United Way Long Island CEO Theresa Regnante and Chest Executive Director Bob Block.

Five Towns Community Chest’s Neighbors in Need raises $50,000 [Photo gallery]

Five Towns Community Chest raised approximately $50,000 through its Neighbors in Need fundraiser that was attended by more than 150 people at the Woodmere Club on Nov. 20. more

11/26/14

Five Towns Community Chest will gold its annual Neighbors in Need fundraiser at the Woodmere Club on Nov. 20. Woodmere native and stand-up comedian Harrison Greenbaum will provide the entertainment. Courtesy

Neighbors helping neighbors in need

A 5-year-old needs a kidney transplant and his father is the best match. The family would be severely impacted paying their rent, for food and heat as the dad could not work during the up to three-month recovery. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/19/14

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns helps operate the largest kosher food pantry on Long Island. JCC Executive Director Joel Block and Director of Development Stacey Feldman packed a food basket.

Food pantry feeds a community need

In May, needing help to supplement her earnings as a part-time school bus matron for a Nassau County transportation company, Joan R. of Rosedale, Queens, walked into the Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry on Central Avenue in Woodmere, which is sponsored by the JCC of the Greater Five Towns. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/12/14

Five Towns Community Chest’s 30th annual fair included several informational booths such as Hewlett-based Dr. Bo’s Diet Center. From left were the center’s director Isaac Schulman and chief physician Dr. Bo Rosenblat, who helped resuscitate a man who had collapsed at the park on Sunday afternoon.

Life-saving rescue at the Five Towns Community Chest fair

At 2:30 p.m. last Sunday, an elderly man was sitting on a bench in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park outside of the area where Five Towns Community Chest was holding its 30th annual fair. more

10/15/14

Five Towns Community Chest fair closed due to rain

Due to the inclement weather weather Saturday officials decided to close the Five Towns Community Chest 30th annual fair. The movie "Finding Nemo" is expected to be shown Saturday night, Chest officials said. The fair will be open Sunday, Oct. 12 and on Monday, Columbus Day, Oct. 13 beginning at 11 a.m. in Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst. more

10/11/14

Arts Below Sunrise included a number of seasonal activities. Above, sisters, Sienna, 7, and Alexa, 5, Lapaglia painted pumpkins.

Fun, food and music at Arts Below Sunrise [Photo gallery]

Musical entertainment, a variety of food, vendors and demonstration highlighted the third annual Arts Below Sunrise street fair that took place along Broadway in Hewlett and Woodmere on Oct. 5. more

10/8/14

Five Towns Community Chest’s annual fair includes rides, games, food and musical entertainment. Cedarhurst native Carine Ulano-Firestone performed original songs and covers including the Bob Dylan classic “Blowing in the Wind” at last year’s event.

Five Towns Community Chest fair continues on Monday

The 30th annual Five Towns Community Chest fair will continue on Monday, Columbus Day, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. more

By Vanessa Parker | 10/1/14

County Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Elmont), right, handed out school supplies to John Loughlin, Cole Doyle and Mason Vilceus during the Inwood/ Back to School Day event.

Carrié Solages, Five Towns Community Chest hosts ‘Inwood/ Back to School Day’ [Photo gallery]

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Elmont) partnered with Five Towns Community Chest to sponsor the inaugural Inwood Day/Back to School Day celebration and barbecue at Inwood Park on Aug. 23. more

8/27/14

The Tempo Group, in doing renovations, discovered a sign from a former tenant of their property. Tom’s dry cleaning plant was located at the same site in the 1930s.

Uncovering local history in Woodmere

It was during renovations of the building at 112 Franklin Place in Woodmere when Barry Wilansky, the executive director of the Tempo Group, a drug treatment facility, discovered Tom—on a sign, that is. more

By Vanessa Parker | 8/27/14

Five Towns Community Chest and the JCC of the greater Five Towns work together to help their neighbors in need.

Providing the help its neighbors need

Five Towns Community Chest is proudly associated with 24 local agencies and affiliates which provide various services to Five Towns residents. Community Chest strives to financially assist organizations that work to improve the community in any way they can, such as the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns. more

By Diane Liguori | 8/20/14

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