Parker Jewish Institute hosted a virtual Diwali event to celebrate the festival of lights and the triumph of light over darkness for residents and their families on Nov. 11. Parkers specialized Indian Cultural Unit is the first of its kind serving East and West Indian older adults who reside in Queens and Nassau counties.

On Nov. 11, Melville-Based Genser Cona Elder Law Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener and the firms veterans advocate Scott McIntyre delivered an expression of love and gratitude to the residents of the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. Over 2,500 cards and pieces of artwork were created by students at over 30 school districts across Long Island.

Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc., helped thousands of children in need throughout Long Island and New York City affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing clothing and warm winter coats. The children receiving the apparel include some who have been abused, neglected or have parents suffering from addiction and financial struggles.

Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton joined thousands of people at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to support a drive-through Toys for Tots drive on Sunday, Dec. 6. Donors shattered one-day donation records as Nassau County residents stepped up to address the tremendous need created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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