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JEFFERSON’S FERRY FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS 18TH ANNUAL GALA - The Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation’s recently held its 18th Annual Gala. Attendees raised funds to support programming at Jefferson’s Ferry’s new Memory Care Wing, set to open later this year. Joining Jefferson’s Ferry President and CEO Bob Caulfield (second from right) at the gala are, left to right: Brookhaven Town Councilman Jonathan Kornreich, Dr. Nikhil Palekar, Director Stony Brook University Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease, Brad Straub, Executive Vice President at Greystone, and Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine.

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Moriches Field Brewing Company received $18,750 to revitalize an empty downtown space.

(Cheers to that.)

Revitalization grants are just one of the ways we help businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways. For Moriches Field Brewing Company, a grant from our economic development program was a perfect fit to help them renovate a previously vacant property. A discount through our Vacant Space Revival Program saved them more than $4,000 on their electric bills, and rebates for upgrading to LED lighting are keeping them saving month after month.

Helping revitalize our Island, one business at a time, is something we’re proud to be part of and something definitely worth celebrating.

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The Charity of the Month for May is LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. They have proudly inducted over 120 music artists and related professionals who are recognized at their beautiful new Stony Brook location.

Music Education plays a significant role in the lives of many. In addition to granting thousands of dollars in music scholarships to individuals each year, LIMEOF also awards selected Music Educators with their ‘Educator of Note’ award annually, allowing those who go above and beyond for their students to be honored with a grant that can be used within the school or district that they work(ed) in.

Donate: Donations of any size are accepted and appreciated. Your donation will help preserve our rich musical heritage and assist in providing music education programs for children and adults, including scholarships to deserving high school students. Visit limusichallo ame.org/ donate for more information.

Volunteer: As like any non-profit, their volunteers play a large role in their e orts. Each and every person who gives their time as a volunteer is dedicated to help support their mission. If you have a passion for music and would like to volunteer, please visit www. limusichallo ame.org/volunteer and fill out an application form.

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To nominate an individual for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s ‘Educator of Note’ award, please contact Tom Needham at education@limusichallo ame.org. This year’s nominations must be submitted by September 30th.

Attend Their Upcoming Benefit Concert: On Sunday, July 23rd at 7:30PM, a concert featuring Pat Benetar, Neil Giraldo and Taylor Dayne will be held at the Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill. This show will benefit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, so everyone who buys a ticket will help support their mission. “We are thrilled that two of our Inductees, Pat Benatar and Taylor Dayne, are performing at this very exciting benefit concert for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame,” said Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF Chairman. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for all Long Islander’s to enjoy a terrific concert in a wonderful venue and support the Hall of Fame’s mission of keeping Long Island’s music heritage alive.”

For more information about LIMEHOF, visit www.limusichallo ame.org, call 631.689.5888 and read next week’s article!

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May Happenings

Art In The Park Fine Art & Craft Fair At Huntington’s Heckscher Park June 3 And June 4

Make a submission! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

9:30AM-2:30PM

HISTORY OF THE LI RAILROAD

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host David Morrison, retired LIRR branch manager/author as he tells stories about the railroad that shaped LI, focusing on the Islip Station. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library. For more info visit isliphamlethistory.org or call 631-559-2915.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

4:00PM-7:00PM

AMERICA'S VETDOGS

OPEN HOUSE

Come experience service dog demonstrations, speak to local veterans and first responders about how their service dog has improved their lives, explore volunteer opportunities, learn about the lifechanging work service dogs provide & much more. No registration necessary. America’s VetDogs is located at 371 East Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown. For more information visit vetdogs.org.

7:00PM

MILLS' PARTY FOR LIFE

In memory of Peter Careccia, witness the Miracle of Life as a cancer survivor will meet the donor who saved his life for the very first time at The Heritage Club in Bethpage. All proceeds benefit KiDS NEED MoRE Camp Adventure. For more information, email info@ kidsneedmore.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

10:00AM

ICE CREAM PARTY & LUNCH

Bring the family and celebrate the holiday of Shavuot at The Chai Center. Join the Chai Center for a special reading of The 10 Commandments followed by an ice cream party for the kids and a luncheon for the whole family. For more information go to TheChaiCenter.com or call 631-351-8672.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

12:00PM-4:00PM

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT

The Smithtown Historical Society presents a Cvil War Encampment. Admission is $5 per person. There will be Civil War-Era Military Camps, LI Civil War Reenactors, Musket Demonstrations, Battlefield Doctor, Music and Vendors. For more information call 631-265-6768 or email info@smithtownhistorical.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

9:00AM-1:00PM

5K RUN AT PINDAR VINEYARDS

Enjoy Pindar Vineyards like you never have before. Bring family and friends, and plan a morning of action and relaxation at the Run the Vineyards – Pindar Vineyards 5K event! Visit runsignup.com or call 631-734-6200 for more information.

12:00PM-1:00PM

HONEYBEE CLASS

Organics Today Farm at 169 Washington Street in East Islip

will be hosting a honeybee class. Call/text 631-480-6497 for more information.

MONDAY, MAY 29

9:30AM

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1634 in West Babylon is pleased to announce the 2023 Memorial Day Parade. This year's route will begin on Arnold Avenue at the junction of Route 109 and continue to the Post located at 10 Bruce Street, West Babylon. For more information please contact 631-669-3931 or sgtjsardiello1634@gmail.com.

10:00AM

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Edward K. Peisker VFW Post #5348 will host a Memorial Day Parade, beginning on Lake Avenue and proceed to the memorial stone at Deer Park Avenue School. For more information, contact 631-586-2299.

TUESDAY, MAY 30

7:00PM

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER BAY SHORE MEETING

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will hold a meeting at the Bay Shore/ Brightwaters Library, One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY. All are welcome to attend. Call 631-665-7003 for more information.

ART IN THE PARK FINE ART & CRAFT FAIR -

After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the Art League of Long Island is proud to bring back the Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Fair to the scenic Heckscher Park in Huntington on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4.

After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the Art League of Long Island is proud to bring back the Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Fair to the scenic Heckscher Park in Huntington on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. Now in its 53rd year, this juried fair attracts thousands of discerning art lovers looking to purchase unique, one-of-a-kind art and craft to display in their homes or to wear as fashion statements.

More than 80 artists and craftspeople will show and sell original works of art and handmade crafts such as paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, woodwork, glasswork, photography, fiber art, wearable art and more. Prizes will be awarded to exhibitors

who demonstrate superior artistry and craftsmanship. The event will also feature live art demonstrations by Art League instructors, family-friendly hands-on activities, and live music. A raffle will run throughout the weekend, the winner to be announced the following week. Proceeds will benefit the Art League of Long Island, a not-for-profit visual arts organization serving the community since 1955. This rain or shine event will be open to the public 10am and close at 5pm both days. The fair takes place in the ballfield by Rt 25A and Sabbath Day Path. Admission is free for the entire family. For more information call (631) 4625400 x222 or visit www. artleagueli.org.

Treehouse For Kids

(NAPSI)—Treehouse is a nonprofit committed to youth in foster care achieving a degree or other career credential, living-wage job and stable housing. The organization partners with thousands of youth to provide access to childhood experiences and critical resources as they plan for the future. Learn how you can get involved at www.treehouseforkids.org.

Three Village Teacher And Student Honored

Ward Melville High School senior Ethan Boyce was awarded the 2023 Dr. Jong Pil Lee Memorial Scholarship from the Long Island Mathematics Conference Board. Through this scholarship, Boyce wrote about R.C. Murphy Junior High School teacher Matthew Cifuni as the teacher who has most inspired him. Mr. Cifuni was also awarded a certificate for being honored as an impactful educator.

Dr. Jong Pil Lee founded the annual Long Island Mathematics Conference, the Institute of Leadership Development for Teaching Mathematics and Technology, the Institute of Creative Problem Solving and the Long Island Mathematics Scholarship Foundation for Minority Students. The scholarship was named in his honor after he passed and is given

to Long Island students of African American, Native American or Non-European Hispanic American descent who

have a cumulative “B” average or better and are seriously planning to major in mathematics in college.

Interesting Facts About Memorial Day

Interesting facts about Memorial Each year on the last Monday of May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and mourns American military personnel who died while performing their duties in service to the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day has a rich history and one that’s worth revisiting as the nation prepares to honor the sacrifices made by its military personnel over the centuries.

influenced General John A. Logan. In 1868, General Logan, a Civil War veteran who was then serving as commander-in-chief of a group of Union veterans, ordered the decoration of Union graves with flowers on May 30. The day would ultimately be known as “Memorial Day.”

TEACHER AND STUDENT HONORED - Three Village Central School District teacher Matthew Cifuni (right) was recognized as the teacher that most inspired Ward Melville High School student Ethan Boyce, a recipient of the 2023 Dr. Jong Pil Lee Memorial Scholarship. Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District

• Freed slaves played a role in the establishment of Memorial Day. The American Civil War is the deadliest military conflict in American history, as the Union and the Confederacy each suffered more than 800,000 casualties by the time the war ended in 1865. According to History.com, as the war drew to a close, hundreds of Union soldiers who were being held as prisoners of war died and were buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp in South Carolina. After the Confederate surrender, more than 1,000 now-freed slaves honored those recently deceased Union soldiers during a ceremony where they sang hymns and distributed flowers. The ceremony was dedicated to the fallen soldiers and served as a precursor to what is now celebrated as Memorial Day.

• Confederate soldiers were honored, too. Confederate losses during the Civil War outnumbered Union losses, and those losses were not forgotten by Southerners who survived the war. History.com notes that, in 1866, the Georgiabased Ladies Memorial Association, one of many similar organizations to arise in the aftermath of the war, pushed for a day to honor fallen Confederate soldiers. In fact, these efforts are believed to have

• It took a long time for Memorial Day to become a federal holiday. Despite tracing its origins to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, Memorial Day did not become an official federal holiday until 1971, more than a century after the war ended. This is the same year the holiday was officially designated as taking place on the last Monday in May. The designation has periodically drawn the ire of veterans and military supporters who suggest it is now more widely seen as the unofficial beginning of summer and not a day in which the sacrifices of fallen U.S. soldiers are honored to the extent that they should be.

• Debate exists about which town has the longest history of celebrating Memorial Day. A handful of towns claim to be the first celebrants of Memorial Day. That debate figures to continue in perpetuity, but History.com notes that Waterloo, New York, was officially recognized by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson as the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966. Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Rochester, Wisconsin, are some other towns that claim to have celebrated Memorial Day since the mid-1860s.

Memorial Day has a rich history that highlights the importance of honoring the men and women who have given their lives while in service of the United States military.

Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation Hosts Its 18th Annual Gala “Springtime in Paris” Fundraiser Benefits Making Memories Fund

JEFFERSON’S FERRY FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS 18TH ANNUAL GALA -

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Annual Gala. Attendees raised funds to support programming at Jefferson’s Ferry’s new Memory Care Wing, set to open later this year. Joining Jefferson’s Ferry President and CEO Bob Caulfield (second from right) at the gala are, left to right: Brookhaven Town Councilman Jonathan Kornreich, Dr. Nikhil Palekar, Director Stony Brook University Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease, Brad Straub, Executive Vice President at Greystone, and Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine.

The Jefferson’s Ferry’s Foundation’s annual gala this spring marked 18 years of generous support for the Foundation. Jefferson’s Ferry residents and their families, supporters and vendors joined Jefferson’s Ferry management, staff and board members for “Springtime in Paris” to salute the singular lifestyle, vibrant community and peace of mind that are the hallmarks of Jefferson’s Ferry. The proceeds from the evening will benefit the Foundation’s “Making Memories Fund,” which will provide supplemental programming for residents of Jefferson’s Ferry’s new Memory Care Wing to include exercise classes, massage therapy, day trips, entertainment and more. The programs will be geared to participants’ interests and capabilities rather than

their limitations. The Fund will also support continuing education for staff of the Memory Care Wing, which is set to open later this year.

This year Jefferson’s Ferry honored Greystone, which has served as the chief consultant for Jefferson’s Ferry’s ambitious expansion project. To accept the award on behalf of Greystone, Brad Straub, Executive Vice President at Greystone, joined the party from Texas.

“Brad has been an invaluable resource and played a leading role in defining how Jefferson’s Ferry can best develop its physical plant, programs and resources to fulfill the current and future needs and desires of our residents,” said Jefferson’s Ferry President and CEO Bob Caulfield. “Brad’s expertise and oversight

has enabled us to conceptualize and execute a significant expansion and renovation within a reasonable time frame and with the least disruption to our community.”

This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. Nikhil Palekar, Director of the Stony Brook University Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Palekar, an expert in the treatment and research of cognitive and mood disorders in older adults, spoke of promising medical advances in the study of cognitive impairment and mood disorders. He has been a co-investigator on several NIMH-funded clinical studies in adult and geriatric psychiatry and, in 2016, was the recipient of the Planetree – Physician of the Year Award for excellence in patient-centered care.

Rocky Point High School Congratulates 14 Senior-Athletes

The Rocky Point School District congratulates 14 seniors who committed to play a sport in college. The Rocky Point High School’s College Commitment Day on May 15 honored the athletes who committed to play a college sport:

Zachary Accetta, soccer – Utica University

Mason Bucher, soccer – Utica University

Joseph Cecere, football –Utica University

Jeron’Taye Coffey, wrestling – American International College

Sean Enfield, basketball – Wells College

Colton Feinberg, lacrosse – State University of New York College at Delhi

Cristiana Fusco, field hockey – Mercy College

Chloe Graham, softball – Mount Saint Mary College

Zackery Loeser, soccer – Thiel College

Kyle Moore, lacrosse – State University of New York College at Delhi

Leila Oliver, cheerleading – Sacred Heart University

Emma Raicovi, soccer – City College of New York

Liam Reisinger, lacrosse – State University of New York College at Delhi

Emilie Schultz, lacrosse – Kean University

The district’s Director of Health, Physical Education, Intramurals and Athletics Jonathon Rufa spoke of each student’s high school athletic highlights and noted their gratitude to parents and coaches who helped them achieve their academic and athletic goals.

Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation’s recently held its 18th

Her Songs Broke Every Record, Her Story Broke Every Barrier

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. What the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.

Hundreds Head To Smith Haven Mall To Learn How To Have A Sun-Safe Summer With Stony Brook Medicine

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. with 1 in 5 people being diagnosed with it in their lifetime. May is designated

as National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month and with summer right around the corner, it’s important to know how to keep your family sun-safe during outdoor activities. This past Saturday, May

13, families across Long Island attended Block the Sun, Not the Fun hosted by Stony Brook Cancer Center at Smith Haven Mall. The interactive, fun, and educational event featured family fun opportunities

presented by Healthcare and Community Partners and Stony Brook’s Wolfie mascot aimed at promoting sun safety and teaching the community about preventing skin cancer. Before the mall

event, Stony Brook Cancer Center and Stony Brook Dermatology Associates hosted free skin cancer screenings for nearly hundred individuals and Dr. Tara Huston, Director of the Melanoma Disease

Management Team at Stony Brook Medicine, led an educational program for patients about melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Wellbridge Welcomes Oakley The Therapy Dog As Newest Team Member

Wellbridge, a Calvertonbased addiction treatment center, doubled the amount of patients it saw over the last year. Their personalized approach to care addresses the needs of patients entering treatment for the first time, as well as those who have been through rehabilitation previously and are seeking a more sustainable path to longterm recovery. Substance Use Disorder is a chronic, treatable illness and the Wellbridge approach examines the causes of a patient’s substance use and treats the whole person.

Struggling with substance use can be a lonely experience for patients, who are typically away from their friends and families.

That is why, in addition to a variety of evidence-

based treatments, established research, patient experience, quality metrics, and outcomes, Wellbridge employs the services of one four-legged, furry volunteer.

Oakley, a two year old English Labrador Retriever, is a certified therapy dog that has been the newest addition to the team. After completing an extensive training program that included time at assisted living facilities, hospitals and nursing homes, Oakley began her rounds at Wellbridge.

Each Saturday, Oakley and her owner, Wellbridge’s Krystal Keillor, spend hours working with groups of patients. Over the course of several 45 minute sessions, Oakley works her way around a circle of

seated patients, greeting each of them, often receiving belly rubs in return.

Keillor, who is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at Wellbridge, relies on her canine sidekick to be there as she provides supportive services and a recovery plan for patients. The comfort that Oakley provides is palpable for staff and patients.

“The patient response has been nothing short of incredible,” said Keillor. “Patients have stated that they come to the group with anxiety, stress, and depression. When they leave a group, they feel the complete opposite expressing calmness, serenity, gratitude, hopefulness, happiness.”

When not working in a group setting, Oakley is at Keillor’s

side, supplementing therapeutic visits with her soothing presence. This is particularly important during the difficult detoxification portion of patients’ stay. Withdrawal from any substance can be painful and debilitating. Moreover, many patients are missing their own pets at home while in treatment, and Oakley serves as an able stand-in. In spite of her youth, Oakley brings advanced experience in treatment. She has been in longterm care facilities since being eight months old, previously serving at a separate treatment center in Connecticut. When she’s not working, Oakley lives with Keillor and the rest of their family in Wading River, NY.

Port Jefferson School District’s Partnership With Local Lions Club

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Leo Club members learned about some of the many wonderful opportunities available through the partnership with the Port Jefferson Lions Club.

The presentation was facilitated by school librarian Eva Grasso and technology

teacher Brian Chalmers who are co-advisers to the Leo Club. The students welcomed the Lions Club’s liaison, Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia.

She shared the background of the local, national and international affiliate of the high school’s Leo Club, which offers student

members many unique opportunities. Beyond engaging in community service, the Lions Club also bridges the school to local business and industry leaders, helping to pay it forward and model the ethos of gratitude that the Lions Club espouses.

PORT JEFFERSON SD’S PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL LIONS CLUB - Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Leo Club members and Port Jefferson Lions Club’s Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia. Teacher Brian Chalmers is standing. Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District

Rocky Point Students Make A Difference In The Community

The Rocky Point High School BANN (Be A Nice Neighbor) Club members know that they can make a positive difference in the community. The studentdriven club stress the “find a way, make a way”

philosophy and develop ways to make things nicer in Rocky Point.

Nine students – Valentina Bruno, Allison Gunning, Tyler Hinderliter, Meghan Liselli, Kevin Melillo, Samantha Mercurio,

Karen Otero, Jules Vieira and Reilly Weil and adviser Carly Tribby visited Rocky Point’s Robert Miner Park, also known as “Rocket Ship Park” to clean it up.

STUDENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE - Rocky Point High School BANN members. Photo courtesy of the Rocky Point School District

Senator Mattera And Long Island Cares Join Together To Help Protect Pets

New York State Senator

Mario R. Mattera (2nd Senate District) is proud to join with Long Island Cares to help protect pets throughout our region. To assist the organization’s 12th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge, Senator Mattera’s district office will serve as a collection point for pet supplies to help the charity restock Baxter’s Pet Pantry to help ensure that Long Island families in need are

able to care for their pets.

Long Island Cares, in partnership with the Animal Relief Fund Inc. (ARF), created Baxter’s Pet Pantry in 2009 to help pet-owning families throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties get the supplies they need. In addition to providing pet food, the Pet Pantry offers toys, pet clothes and other pet necessities.

From now until Wednesday, May 31st,

Senator Mattera’s Office will be collecting pet supplies for cats, hamsters, dogs, fish, birds, ferrets and others. To make it convenient, a donation box will be at Senator Mattera’s District Office located at 180 East Main Street, Suite 210, Smithtown, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Long Island Cares has stated that its most needed pet items are:

Port Jefferson Named To National Best Community For Music Education List

The Port Jefferson School District has again been ranked among the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education in America. The honor acknowledges schools and districts across the country for their dedication to and support for music education as part of the core curriculum.

This is the 17th consecutive year that Port Jefferson has received the prestigious national recognition.

The school district boasts numerous vocal, band and orchestral performing groups, and students have numerous opportunities to perform within the community. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by

teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a wellrounded education in Port Jefferson. The district was designated for its demonstration of an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.

• 5 or 10 pound bags of dog and cat food

• Canned food for dogs and cats

• Dog and cat treats

• Collars and leashes

• Food For all animals including birds, fish, ferrets and hamsters

• Fish food

• Cat litter

• Small new toys

According to the organization, all donated pet food must be unopened and in its original

packaging. For health reasons, the organization will not accept opened bags, ripped bags or loose pet food.

“Anyone who has a family pet knows that they are not just animals; they are a part of the family. When a family falls on hard times, as many in our community have in the past couple of years, it is difficult for them to provide for everyone –including pets. I thank

Long Island Cares for their efforts and am glad to support their efforts to help ensure that pets can stay in their homes, with their families, where they belong,” said Senator Mattera.

For additional information on Long Island Cares or Baxter’s Pet Pantry, please visit Senator Mattera’s website at mattera.nysenate.gov.

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Spring Flower Bed Plan tings Tree / Shrub

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Fence Installation & Repair

Driveways, Pati os, Pavers, Cobblestone

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Sod, Top Soil, Seed, Mu lch,Aeration

Spring Flower Bed Plan tings

Tree / Shrub Plan tings & Trimming

Full Tree Service

Fence Installation & Repair

Driveways, Pati os, Pavers, Cobblestone Retaining Wa lls

Power Washing (Cedar Houses, Siding, Decks, PVC Fences)

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Helen Martin & Trade Winds

Scholarships For Achievement 2023

At least two $1,000.00 Scholarships will be awarded to students who have had personal experience with homelessness. Students must be a current resident of Nassau or Suffolk County (unless already enrolled in college or trade school elsewhere, with a previous residence in Nassau or Suffolk Counties), and have attended elementary, middle and/or high school in Nassau or Suffolk Counties.

Applicants must enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study or other licensed vocational program no later than the fall session of 2024.

Complete packages must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15 and must include each of the following:

-Student Application

-Letter(s) of Recommendation

-Essay

-School Transcript; documentation of GED Completion (if applicable)

Incomplete and late

packages will not be considered.

How scholarship recipients are chosen

• Grade point average 2.0 or higher (“C” average)

• Quality of essay

• Letter(s) of recommendation – minimum of two are required

• Review and selection by the Helen Martin Scholarship Committee

If you are selected to receive a scholarship

• You will be notified by July 31, 2023.

• AWARDEES ARE ENCOURAGED (NOT REQUIRED) TO PARTICIPATE IN A VIRTUAL SESSION AT THE KEYS FOR THE HOMELESS CONFERENCE. DETAILS TO BE DISCUSSED UPON AWARD.

• AWARDESS MUST SIGN A RELEASE ALLOWING LICH TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NAMES AS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

• You must enroll in an accredited or licensed

institution by the fall term of the 2024 school year and provide documentation of such enrollment no later than September 30, 2024. If not, you will forfeit your scholarship and, if possible, it will be awarded to an alternate recipient.

• Scholarship funds will be credited to your student account after documentation of your enrollment is received. Please note that funds cannot be given directly to the student!

Email complete applications to: gguarton@ addressthehomeless.org AND briekkinen@ addressthehomeless.org (release with original signatures must also be mailed)

Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on June 15, 2023 .Questions?

Please contact Greta Guarton at gguarton@ addressthehomeless.org