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The Charity of the Month for October is Helen Keller Services

Helen Keller Services (HKS), a nonprofit organization with locations across Long Island and the nation, works with thousands of individuals who are blind, have low vision, are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice.

The Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), which is located in Port Washington, is the only comprehensive national program that provides information, referral, support and training exclusively to youths and adults who have combined vision and hearing loss. The Center also supports the families and professionals who work with the DeafBlind community.

Every summer, HKS hosts Camp Helen Keller, a program for children who are blind, have low vision are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss. The camp seeks to improve participants’ self-esteem, selfconfidence and socialization skills. It’s held at the LIU Post campus in Brookville and admits campers from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, who attend free of charge and receive door-to-door transportation, also free of charge.

“Everyone here is the same,” says Ellie Gallagher, a 10-year-old camper from Freeport, NY. “Here we all have some kind of visual disability, so no one feels different. And it’s a lot of fun.” Campers participate in traditional activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, as well as field trips and technology

classes that have been adapted for individuals with low vision.

Every year, the camp organizes a show on the last day of the one-month program to celebrate the campers’ achievements, show parents and friends what campers have been doing and to say goodbye to old and new friends. This year, show-stopping performances included dance routines to favorite songs including “Rainbow Connection” “The Theme From Cheers” and singing performances by select campers.

“It’s such a confidence boost for her,” says Ellie’s mom, Jennifer. “She looks forward to seeing the same friends every year. The activities she experiences lets her know she’s just like every other kid and can do just about anything.”

Additionally, October is month that celebrates the blind community in a variety of ways, including World Sight Day on October 14, White Cane Day on October 15 and the entire month designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. It’s important to accept people of all abilities, from all walks of life, and this nonprofit does just that.

Town Of Babylon Allocates Funds For Life-Saving Equipment

The Town of Babylon has allocated $388,263.44 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to three of its local fire departments for the purchase of important equipment to keep the public safe. The ARPA funding will allow Wyandanch Fire Department to obtain a new ladder truck, and funds were also given to West Babylon and North Lindenhurst Fire Departments to acquire LUCAS devices, which assist with the performance of CPR.

FUNDS FOR LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT - The Town of Babylon has allocated $388,263.44 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to three of its local fire departments for the purchase of important equipment to keep the public safe. Pictured: West Babylon Fire Department receives its ARPA funds from Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney.

“Keeping our residents safe is our top priority, and we cannot overstate the importance of the volunteer fire departments that serve our community,” said Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney, who chairs the Town of Babylon Public Safety Committee. “My colleagues and I on the Town Board are proud to invest in these departments and make sure that they have all the tools needed to provided fast and effective care in an emergency.”

Securing these important resources allows the fire departments to more efficiently respond to emergencies and ensure the safety of the Town of Babylon and its residents. The new ladder truck substantially increases the number of emergencies that can be handled at a time.

“The opportunity to obtain this equipment means a lot to us,” said Chief of Wyandanch Fire Department Jarvis Brown. “Wyandanch has a bunch of high-rise buildings in the area, and a new ladder truck with the latest safety accessories gives us the ability to operate better and faster than we did before.”

LUCAS devices are also incredibly important. They are life-saving in the face of cardiac arrest.

“Studies have shown that consistent high-quality CPR through all phases of patient transport produces a much higher success rate in recovering from cardiac arrest,” said Chief of North Lindenhurst Fire Department Kenneth M. Stallone Jr. “With the use of the LUCAS devices, we are able to increase the chance of survival significantly. We thank Councilman McSweeney and the Town of Babylon for helping us to best take care of our residents.”

“The number of rescue calls in the West Babylon Fire District increases without fail every year, and many of those calls are cardiac arrests,” said Commissioner of the West Babylon Fire District John Manzi. “The LUCAS device obtained with the ARPA funding will become the District’s third and be placed in the south ambulance. The device will enable the south ambulance to respond to cardiac arrest calls immediately, rather than depending on a response from the first responder car or north ambulance with LUCAS devices.”

The Town of Babylon looks forward to this new equipment saving lives and improving the safety and wellbeing of its communities and residents.

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Douglas Elliman Long Island Makes

The Long Island division of Douglas Elliman Realty, one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the nation, has partnered with The American Cancer Society to help in the fight against breast cancer.

As part of the organization’s annual, year-long initiative Real Men Wear Pink, agents from Elliman branch offices across Long Island have volunteered as Campaign Ambassadors to raise awareness and money in the fight to end breast cancer. Since its inception in 2013, Real Men Wear Pink has raised more than $40 million.

The brokerage’s involvement began in 2021, when Carlos Salinas, an agent in the Smithtown office, became the first Douglas Elliman Real Men Wear Pink Campaign Ambassador. Salinas found great joy in helping to make a difference and shared his experience with Ann Conroy, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Long Island division. Inspired by Salinas, Conroy encouraged each Long Island branch office to establish a Campaign Ambassador for 2022. With more and more agents signing on, the Elliman team has raised more than $131,000 toward its $200,000 goal—and with plenty of fundraising

events yet to happen before year’s end.

“When I came to Douglas Elliman last year, my goal was to be one of the very best agents in the company while also giving back philanthropically,” said Salinas. “What better cause is there than to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. The support of both Ann Conroy and Katy Cardinale, Branch Manager of Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown office, has been monumental in my efforts of raising awareness through Real Men Wear Pink and The American Cancer Society.”

Salinas, who has raised almost $10,000 to date, is set to participate in a large fundraising and networking event on Tuesday, October 18th at Prato 850 in Commack, with all revenue benefiting the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign.

Michael Furino, another philanthropic agent with Douglas Elliman’s Franklin Square office, has dedicated himself to serving as a Campaign Ambassador.

“I started my own charity about 10 years ago, through which I have raised over $1,000,000,” said Furino. “When I was presented with the opportunity to become involved with Real Men Wear Pink, I was immediately excited,

since I was confident in my ability to organize great events and raise significant funds. It’s been a great experience for me to be a Campaign Ambassador for many reasons, including getting to know other agents in my office on a deeper level—some of them have even had personal experiences battling breast cancer.”

Furino, who has raised almost $20,000 to date, will host a Vegas Night fundraiser on Thursday, October 20, at Chateau Briand in Carle Place.

Douglas Elliman Realty has long been deeply committed to giving back to the local communities it serves and supporting important causes nationwide through its philanthropic initiative, Elliman Cares.

To learn more about the Real Men Wear Pink initiative and contribute to the Long Island agents’ campaign, please scan the QR code below.

Babylon Encouraging Donations To Assist Puerto Rico And Florida In Wake Of Hurricanes Fiona And Ian

The images emerging from the State of Florida in recent days and Puerto Rico in recent weeks are heartbreaking. As a shoreline community that has experienced devastation caused by Mother Nature, our hearts are with the people of Puerto Rico and Florida as are our thoughts and prayers. We will soon mark the 10 year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy devastating our community. In the wake of Sandy, Babylon received immense support through all sorts of donations.

Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez and the Babylon Town Board are encouraging residents to show Puerto Ricans and Floridians the same generosity we were shown 10 years ago through monetary

donations to private funds set up to support those affected by both storms.

PRxPR Relief and Rebuild Fund is a disaster relief fund that has been focused on rebuilding Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017. Following Hurricane Fiona’s impact on the island, the organization is collecting money for short and long-term humanitarian needs. The PRxPR Relief and Rebuild Fund is organized in partnership with the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, a 501(c)(3) tax deductible corporation.

The Florida Disaster Relief Fund. The Florida Disaster Relief Fund is the state’s official private fund established

to assist Floridians in response to natural disasters such as Hurricane Ian. Donations to the fund are made through the Volunteer Florida Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charity organization. State officials have announced that the disaster relief fund is the best way to help Floridians who are struggling in the wake of Ian.

If you can, please join us in contributing to the Hurricane Fiona and Ian relief and recovery funds by visiting the links below.

Support victims of Hurricane Fiona: https://www.prxpr. org/donate/ Support victims of Hurricane Ian: www. volunteerflorida.org/donatefdf

14th Annual TangerFit 5K Walk Benefitting The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition

On Sunday, October 16th Tanger Outlets in Deer Park will be holding their 14th Annual TangerFit 5K

Walk benefitting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC). Please join us for a fabulous day, all

proceeds help fund the BBCC’s Lend a Helping Hand program which assists local Township of Babylon women and

their families in active treatment for breast and/or gynecological cancer. Registration is open from 6:30 am

to 8am, and the race begins at 8:30am, followed by an award ceremony. $25 per person or day of

for $30 per person. Register today! https:// events.elitefeats. com/22tangerfit

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