06/08/2026
ICYMI: This Week at Catholic Charities
A Beautiful Senior Picnic in Wantagh
This week, our Wantagh seniors gathered at Wantagh Park for a fun-filled picnic with more than 80 participants in attendance! Seniors enjoyed the outdoors, played games, shared laughs, and took part in friendly competition, including a very fun egg race. The day ended with plenty of food, multiple six-foot sandwiches, and a lot of smiles!
Oceanside High School Students Collect Donations for Families in Need
Oceanside High School students completed their AP Research service project, collecting a carload of donations for families served by Catholic Charities of Long Island. The donations included toys, baby supplies, toothbrushes, and other personal care items. Their generosity is helping us provide !
CCLI Connects with Long Island Business Community
Catholic Charities of Long Island CEO Michael Smith and Board Chairman Bill Ayers recently attended the HIA-LI 38th Annual Trade Show and Conference. They connected with members of Long Island’s business community and had the opportunity to discuss CCLI’s mission, impact, and future work across Long Island.
Clients and Staff Learn Lifesaving Skills
Immigration & Refugee Services clients and staff recently took part in a CPR training class, provided by Life Savers of Long Island. Participants learned CPR, AED use, choking relief, basic first aid, and emergency preparedness. The training helped them feel more confident in responding to emergency situations.
We are Hope Around the Corner!
Your gift to Catholic Charities of Long Island helps provide care with dignity and life with hope to neighbors in crisis. Every donation made to our ministries directly supports the vital programs that serve individuals, families, seniors, veterans, and others in need across Long Island. To make a difference today, click the following link: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E3014&id=1
Donate Your Car or Boat
Catholic Charities of Long Island is accepting car and boat donations as a simple way to support neighbors in need. Your donated vehicle can help provide care, comfort, and hope to individuals and families across Long Island. If you'd like to learn more or begin the donation process, please click the following link: https://careasy.org/nonprofit/catholiccharities
Create a Catholic Will for Free
Catholic Charities of Long Island has partnered with My Catholic Will to offer a free and simple way to create a Catholic will in less than 15 minutes! If you'd like to begin planning ahead, click the following link.
https://catholiccharities.cc/planned-giving