Communications

The Joy of Giving During the Holidays The holiday season is special for many to come together with family, friends, and loved ones. While it is a time for celebration and joy, it is also an opportunity to give back to those in our community who are less fortunate and are looking for support. Giving […]

What is The Society of St. Vincent de Paul? The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been helping Long Islanders for over 70 years in many ways; no charity work is foreign to the society.   We provide financial and material assistance and emotional and spiritual comfort to help people facing all sorts of challenges. […]

What is Transitional Housing? Transitional housing, also called supportive housing, is a community project or program that provides temporary housing. These homes are built to house and help vulnerable, marginalized populations that lack the money and resources to provide themselves with shelter and support.  Some groups of people that may benefit from transitional housing include […]

If you’ve been thinking about cleaning through your clothes but don’t know what to do with the items you no longer want, consider donating them to a local charity! Donating your clothes is easy and can benefit you and so many others as a result.  Not convinced yet? Take a look at these three key […]

This past week we celebrated the 4th of July, a day to be mindful of our independence as a free nation under God with liberty and justice for all.  Yet we live in a time of uncertainty and anxiety, as we contend with the political factions in our country and other issues that seem to […]

Summer is here, meaning the school season is over, the sun is setting later, and the weather is beautiful! Finally, it’s time for barbecues, beach days, dips in the pool, and many other great summer fun activities. But the summer season is also an important time for those practicing Christianity as it provides us with […]

Pentecost signals the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, the unleashing of a new age, and the very beginning of the church. The work of the Spirit continues in our own time and is manifested in the gifts of the Holy Spirit which come to us, especially in the Sacrament of Confirmation. These […]

Summer will be here before we know it! Between the pool parties, family barbecues, and trips to the beach, you may be looking to do more with your time by giving back and helping your community.  There are always people in your community that could benefit from your efforts. And, it may even be simpler […]

Volunteering involves giving your time and abilities to help others, usually a community or non-profit organization, without the expectation of financial compensation. Many organizations rely on the dedicated work of volunteers to accomplish day-to-day activities and achieve long-term goals that help others in need.  Big changes take group efforts; many organizations can only accomplish their […]