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They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes. That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the … more

3/29/24

Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.

Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis. more

3/2/23

Maintaining VA centers is the least we can do

In the waning weeks of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln realized that sooner rather than later, the tens of thousands of Union soldiers returning from the battlefield would be forced to fend for themselves. more

4/21/22

This week we pay tribute to volunteers

Several years ago, during my first day on the job as regional disaster officer for the American Red Cross in Central and South Texas, where I worked before joining the organization here in New York . . . more

By Jose Dominguez | 4/21/22

Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helped stock the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard earlier this year.

Local Rotarians do their part during the pandemic

For more than 75 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary has lived by one motto: “Service above self.” And although the pandemic has hindered the club’s usual fundraising efforts, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/21/20

Volunteering: The Icing on the Cupcake

Are you among the recently (or not so recently) retired? People who have spent years in their various professions often look forward with anticipation to lazy mornings, casual clothing and lunch with … more

By Kathleen Donnelly, LETTERS Chief Volunteer Officer | 6/26/19

South Nassau Communties Hospital’s 63rd annual luncheon recognized notable volunteers, including Joan Friedman, of Long Beach, front left; Abigail Diamant, of Cedarhurst; Lynda Stevenson, of Baldwin; Maida Cammarato, of Oceanside; Susan Keller, of Rockville Centre; Eleanor Murphy, of Oceanside and Wendy Giordonello, of Inwood. They were joined by Anne Fernandez, South Nassau’s director of volunteer services, back left, award recipient Christian Coletta, of Valley Stream; Richard J. Murphy, South Nassau’s president and CEO; Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen; former New York Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and award recipient Eric Matsil, of Oceanside.

South Nassau Communities Hospital honors Rockville Centre, Oceanside residents at volunteer luncheon

Volunteers for South Nassau Communities Hospital came together for the 63rd annual Volunteer Luncheon on April 10. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/18/19

A volunteer handed out food to a person in need recently at Community Solidarity's Food Share at the Long Island Rail Road station.

Long Islanders give back to those in need at the Hempstead train station

Driving past the Hempstead Train Station on Sunday, you’d expect to see a few cars in the parking lot and maybe a couple of people waiting for a train. As shocking as it may be, your assumption is … more

By Julia Totaro | 4/9/19

Reptiles, mammals and birds in Oceanside

Volunteers for Wildlife will be at the Oceanside Library on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. more

11/1/18

Hospital volunteer Ruth McDade, second from left, was honored for 5,000 hours of service. She was joined by South Nassau CEO Richard Murphy, left, hospital board Chairman Joseph Fennessy and Anne Marie Fenandez, director of volunteer services at South Nassau.

Oceanside hospital volunteer honored for 5,000 hours of service

Despite the circumstances, when Ruth McDade’s husband died at South Nassau Communities Hospital after an illness in late 2007, she said she found it to be “a positive experience.” Impressed by … more

By Peter Belfiore | 5/1/18

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