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Five Towns Community Chest raised $1,800 to buy an automated external defibrillator and donated it to Hatzalah in memory of Wooodmere resident Eric Matza. Arielle Matza, Matza’s daughter, held the AED.

Honoring Eric’s memory, helping to save lives

In honor of Woodmere resident Eric Matza, who died on May 28 at age 55, Five Towns Community Chest raised $1,800 and donated the money to Hatzalah, the volunteer medical service, to purchase an automated external defibrillator. more

By Jason Brendler | 7/10/13

Longtime PCC Executive Director Herb Ruben not only counseled people, but inspired those he knew to become involved and help others.

Herb Ruben: He inspired, guided and advised

Herb Ruben was known for his passion, energy, compassion and wisdom, and he made a huge impact on many lives as the executive director of the Peninsula Counseling Center, as a member and president of Congregation Beth Emeth and simply as a friend. more

By Jeff Bessen and By Andrew Hackmack | 5/29/13

Five Towns Community Chest’s second annual Flapjack Breakfast brought together families that have children attending the Early Childhood Learning Center in Inwood. Luis Ullauri helped his son, Michael, cut the sausages.

Serving breakfast, raising money [Photo gallery]

Five Towns Community Chest’s second annual Flapjack Breakfast raised approximately $1,600 that will be used to help repair damage that occurred to the outdoor classroom and playground of the Early Childhood Learning Center in Inwood in Hurricane Sandy. more

5/23/13

Cedarhurst resident and Holocaust survivor Leo Zisman answered questions after the showing of the “The Lion of Judah” that chronicles his 2010 trip to Poland.

Holocaust memories are passed on

Cedarhurst resident Leo Zisman stands outside a concentration camp in his family’s native Poland and recounts a story about having a gun pointed at him by a camp guard in the opening scene of “The Lion of Judah” and you wince. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/1/13

Eyes on the prize: Nearly 2-year-old Addison Dugan, a relative of Adam Barsel, views one of the trophies presented to the winning teamas.

Playing hoops in memory of Adam Barsel [Photo gallery]

The annual Five Towns Community Chest Youth Board Basketball Tournament was held at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns new gymnasium in Lawrence on March 17. more

3/20/13

Woodmere resident Anne DeMichael hugged Five Towns Community Chest Chairman Eric Kesolwitz after she received the group’s Citizenship Award.

Community service in the wake of Sandy

Post-Hurricane Sandy storm relief dominated the annual Five Towns Community Chest meeting held in Gold Hall at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library on Monday. more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 1/30/13

BraIn cancer and HIV survivor Richard Brodsky completed the seventh annual 2012 World AIDS Marathon in Kenya in 4 hours and 43 minutes. He has run a total of 39 marathons — after being diagnosed brain cancer in 2002.

Running forward despite medical obstacles

The year 2012 was a celebratory one for Atlantic Beach resident Richard Brodsky as he marked two anniversaries: surviving HIV after 15 years and brain cancer after a decade. more

By Ann Friedman | 1/23/13

Brentwood-based Satco employees and management raised more than $26,000 that will be donated to groups helping Hurricane Sandy victims. Surrounded by Satco employees, Billy Gildin, second from left, and Community Chest President Steven Spiro hold enlarged check. At right, Rhonda Grobman and Chest Executive Director Bob Block.

Woodmere resident helps raise $26K fund

Woodmere resident Billy Gildin and Rhonda Grobman, both principals of Brentwood-based Satco Products, sought to offer a helping hand for victims of Hurricane Sandy. more

1/16/13

The clothing distribution center will remain open until Christmas Eve.

Clothing distribution center in Woodmere open until Dec. 24

The clothing distribution center for victims of Hurricane Sandy at 10 Irving Place in Woodmere will be open until Dec. 24. more

12/17/12

Volunteer students hold donated toys that the Hewlett-Woodmere collection and distribution center has for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. With the students from left were, Hewlett-Woodmere Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Dr. Laura Seinfeld, La Toys owner Jerry Bloomberg, H-W Superintendent Dr. Joyce Bisso, PTA Central Co-Council President Mitch Greebel, Community Chest Chair Eric Keslowitz, Dr. Sherry Bass, and Chest Executive Director Bob Block.

Community relief center open in Woodmere

More than 20 high school students volunteered to sort large amounts of donated clothing, cleaning supplies, baby goods and toys at the Hewlett-Woodmere collection and distribution center located in storefronts at 8 and 10 Irving Place in Woodmere on Nov. 20. more

11/28/12

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