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To assist Long Island, New York residents and friends with information and resources. To improve the economic quality of life for Long Islanders.

Residents will directly benefit from the services and opportunities offered through information and resources, thus ensuring sustainable economic revitalization. Communities thrive when all neighborhoods enjoy economic prosperity. Information and resources include: job preparedness, job readiness, and the development of life skills. Through the facilitation of information and services, I expect th

at empowering residents, small businesses and entrepreneurs alike is a sound investment towards a better and stronger Long Island.

05/01/2022

Sunday, May 1, 2022
May Day is a public holiday celebrated on May 1 in many different cultures around the world. It is a day of unity, togetherness, and rebirth; a day for everyone to come together and celebrate life as we know it!

04/30/2022

Saturday, April 30, 2022
National Honesty Day is celebrated to encourage honesty and straightforward communication in politics, relationships, consumer relations and historical education.

Upcoming Events:
🌻Tuesday, May 10th: 2pm-4pm West Islip Fire Department, 309 Union Blvd., West Islip
🌻Wednesday, May 11th: 10am, Virtual Employer Workshop: Hire for a Higher Purpose-Adults with Autism in the Workplace. Register online.

04/29/2022

Friday, April 29, 2022

The Month May brings: Asian American Month, Foster Care Month
Gifts from the Garden Month, Lupus Awareness Month, National Barbecue Month, National Bike Month, National Blood Pressure Month, National Hamburger Month, National Photograph Month
National Recommitment Month, National Salad Month, Older Americans Month, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The following are upcoming events:
🧐9:30am-10:30am - Tuesday, May 3, 2022: SC DOL Career Exploration - Franchising, SC DOL One-Stop Center, Hauppauge
🤓10am-12pm - Tuesday, May 3, 2022: Resume & Interview Workshop, No Registration Required. West Islip Public Library
🧐10am-12pm - Wednesday, May 4, 2022: Job Fair Sachem Public Library, Holbrook. Please register to attend.

03/11/2022

Friday, March 11, 2022
On 3/11, National 311 Day offers an annual reminder that 311 is a resource for communities around the country to connect with their city and non-emergency services. The 311 system is the non-emergency number to call in many cities across the country for residents to report issues, find out about city services, and ask questions.

*Snap-Ed March Programs: Farm to Table & Nutrition Chats, online lessons from Cornell Cooperative
*Alzheimer's Association LI Chapter: March 2022 Virtual Programs. All programs are free, call 800-272-3900
*LIAA Arbor Day at the Vanderbilt Museum, Saturday, March 12, 2022 - 8:30am. longislandarborists.starchapter.com
*Stage74 at the SYJCC: The Diary of Anne Frank, Saturday, March 12, 2022 - 8pm. Purchase tickets at: showtix4U.com

03/07/2022

Monday, March 7, 2022
National Be Heard Day-Encourages small businesses across the country to make their presence known. The day recognizes the over 145 million small businesses in the United States striving to be heard over the big-business-dominated noise. Around the United States, small businesses employ approximately 47% of the workforce.

👀The Huntington Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm at the John J Flanagan Center (behind Cinema Arts Center), ends March 27th 2022
💕National Week of Prayer for the Healing of HIV/AIDS (NWOP) March 6 - 13, 2022. The EOC of Suffolk, Inc. For more information on how you and/or your organization can participate, please contact: Elizabeth Garcia, MSA Targeted Prevention Educator / Coordinator (631) 968-8000 x623
🏠Covid-19 Mortgage Wellness Check - Act Today. Help is available through the NYS Office of the NYS Attorney General's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP) at no cost to you. Call NYS HOPP toll-free hotline at 1-855-HOME-456

03/01/2022

Welcome in March, the month of: National Women's History, Mardi Gras, Endometriosis Awareness, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness, Irish-American Heritage, National Craft, National Cheerleading Safety, National Brain Injury Awareness, Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering, National Kidney, National Nutrition, and National Social Work.

02/01/2022

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
This month we celebrate the trailblazers, the icons, and the leaders who made history. However, Black History is not limited to the month of February, we celebrate Black History 365 days a year.
Live it. Learn it. Make it.

01/31/2022

Monday, January 31, 2022
National Bubble Wrap Day. If bubble wrap makes you think about the exquisite joy of popping noises — or perhaps just moving to a new apartment — you’re already a fan. Show your bubble love on National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day January 31 — which America proudly celebrates on the last Monday in January. How did this bubble-licious holiday begin? A radio station once inadvertently unwrapped microphones on the air and listeners loved it! The rest is (bubble) history. So get popping!

*Wednesday, February 9, 2022: 10am - SC DOL Virtual Hiring Event for Stony Brook Medicine. They are seeking: front desk / medical receptionist; LPNs; Medical Assts. They will be conducting 10 minute interviews. To register, go to: bit.ly/SBCPMPevent
*EOC of Suffolk: Emergency Assistance Program - CARES Act. Financial Assistance for eligible Suffolk County residents. to learn more and to see if you qualify, please call 631-842-6100 or go to: eoc-suffolk.com
Thursday, February 10, 2022: 10am - SC DOL Civil Service Career Exploration. Free Admission at SC One-Stop Center, Hauppauge. pre-register at bit.ly/CivilServiceDOL

01/29/2022

Saturday, January 29, 2022
National Puzzle Day, the perfect day to do a little brain exercise. Whether it’s a crossword, jigsaw, or Sudoku, puzzles engage our brain in more ways than one. Scientists have discovered that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we utilize both sides of the brain, improving memory, cognitive function and problem solving skills in the process. By utilizing puzzles, people can stimulate the brain improve a number of skills.

*Mondays & Saturdays: AARP Preparation of Federal & NYS Tax Returns for Town of Huntington Seniors at NO Charge. Please call the Huntington Library Station Branch to make a reservation. 631-421-5053 x122
*SCDOL: Franchising Making the Right Choice, Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 9:30am-10:30am, register at bit.ly/DOLFranchise
*NYS Fatherhood Coordination Initiative, mission is to help organize fatherhood / male-related programs with the goal of establishing a supportive network. Networking Informational Meeting, February 8, 2022 from 1pm-3pm. us02web.zoom.us/j/83148161687
*How to get FREE at-home Covid 19 Tests via computer: covidtests.gov by phone, 1-800-232-0233

01/28/2022

Friday, January 28, 2022
National Fun at Work Day. Fight the workday doldrums during National Fun At Work Day on the last Friday in January! Many people spend a good portion of their lives at work, so why should they not try to enjoy it? While looking to find fun things to do at work, let your imagination be the leader. Make sure to obtain your boss’s approval for whatever fun and exciting things you choose to do. Better yet, get your boss involved in the fun!

*Consider Hosting a Souper Bowl Drive for your community pantry. Go to Huntington Helping Hand Rescue Mission website for more information. hhrm.org
*Important Housing Update! CDCLI will be accepting applications for 18 affordable housing units in Bay Shore, 9am, January 28, 2022. Go to cdcli.org for more information.
*Malikah Gender Justice 101 Workshop for the Youth, Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2pm. RSVP: bit.ly/malikahyouth101
*Sayville Library Job Fair, February 8, 2022 1pm-3pm. Register at: bit.ly/SayvilleJobFair

01/27/2022

Thursday, January 27, 2022
National Chocolate Cake Day. Indulge in this delectable cocoa-based dessert, make the original pioneering recipe or put a modern twist on this classic by adding different flavors. However you like your chocolate cake, National Chocolate Cake Day gives you an excuse to indulge as deeply as you’d like!

*Friday, January 28, 2022: A One-Hour Q & A Session with Dr. Clair on Covid-19 on How to Live, Survive & Prosper in the Covid Era, 6pm to 7pm, Registration is required, call EAC Network at 631-648-2700 x217
*Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is now hiring Resident Support Specialists, join the team by visiting communityhousing.org
*Live Your Best Life with Peanuts: High in Protein, Gluten-Free, Cholesterol-Free, Heart-Healthy, Loaded with 18 Vitamins and Minerals. For more information, please visit peanutinstitute.com

01/26/2022

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
National Spouses Day, shows appreciation for your life partner by reminiscing about your favorite memories, planning a getaway or trying a new activity together. Spouse’s Day is dedicated to recognizing spouses everywhere; from being thankful for the fulfillment and security of a long-term relationship to the boost in morale and well-being provided by spouses.

*NY Project Hope through the EAC Network hosts Weekly Support Groups: Tuesdays - Healing Through Loss, 7pm-8pm; Wednesdays - Wellness Wednesday, 6pm-7pm. Call NY Project Hope Helpline for more information 516-510-0282
*Monday, February 7, 2022: Join the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship Program and become a Professional Carpenter. Attend this information session for more details. Visit NASCTF.org for a location near you.
*Housing on L.I. just became more inclusive. Suffolk & Nassau County legislators passed a bill that allows homeowners to remove covenants from their property deeds. For more information, please go LI Board of Realtors website.
*Starting February 7, 2022, FREE Personal Care Aide (7 Days) Training & Job Placement offered through Selfhelp Agency. Please call 516-505-2571 for more information and to schedule your interview.

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To improve the economic quality of life for the Huntington community and specifically the Huntington Station hamlet, which is currently underserved. Huntington residents will directly benefit from the services and opportunities offered at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center, thus ensuring sustainable economic revitalization. Communities thrive when all neighborhoods enjoy economic prosperity. Revitalization efforts in Huntington Station will therefore benefit the greater Huntington community. Through meaningful community development, we seek to reestablish and strengthen Huntington Station’s position as an economic pillar of an evolving and diverse community. The Huntington Opportunity Resource Center will serve as a conduit for economic success. Our top three priorities are job preparedness, job readiness, and the development of life skills. Through the facilitation of information and services, we at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center expect that empowering residents, small businesses and entrepreneurs alike is a sound investment towards a better and stronger Huntington.