HELPING LONG ISLANDERS IN NEED

Below are links that will allow you help those who work so hard to provide for our friends and neighbors: 

ISLAND HARVEST

SALVATION ARMY of Greater New York

UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND

LONG ISLAND CARES

LIGHTHOUSE MISSION

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME

TOYS FOR TOTS

FRIENDS OF KAREN

Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry - 631-265-7676
90 Edgewater Avenue, Smithtown

For a full listing of NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE for reports from the Better Business Bureau

To seek information about a local charity, please visit the Better Business Bureau serving the Long Island region

 The BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE offers guidance to donors on making informed giving decisions

IF YOU HAVE AN ORGANIZATION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE FEATURED ON THIS PAGE, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEND SENATOR FLANAGAN AN E-MAIL.

WHILE DONATING TO THOSE IN NEED IS A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS, ALWAYS BE CAREFUL WHEN GIVING MONEY

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES REGARDING CHARITABLE DONATIONS:

DON’T be afraid to ask questions.
DON’T give to an organization you know nothing about.
DON’T let yourself be pressured into contributing.
DON’T feel obligated to give a contribution on the spot — you can always mail a contribution after receiving more information.
DON’T give because the solicitor gives you a " story." This approach is usually the sign of phony and unscrupulous operators.
DON’T be fooled by an impressive name or one that closely resembles the name of a respected or legitimate concern.
DON’T use your credit card to make a donation.

DO'S
DO ask to see identification for both the solicitor and the organization, including the organization’s registration number.
DO ask how much of your contribution goes toward the solicitor’s salary or commission.
DO ask how much of your contribution goes toward fund-raising and administrative expenses, including the salaries of the organization’ directors and employees.
DO ask for written literature, and read it ! ! !
DO ask how much the organization itself is to receive if they are selling a product or service.
DO ask whether your contribution may be tax deductible.
DO be suspicious of anyone who can not respond to your questions satisfactorily.

OFFICE OF NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL

The CHARITIES DIVISION OF THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

New York State Department of Law Charities Bureau
120 Broadway
New York, New York 10271
(212) 416-8400

SUFFOLK COUNTY CONSUMER AFFAIRS CHARITABLE DONATIONS PAGE

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET A COPY OF "BEFORE YOU GIVE" FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DONATING SAFELY TO CHARITIES, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

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