This week’s Patch Picks shines a light on five nonprofits in New Hyde Park that are making a difference in people’s lives and our community. These places rely on volunteers and strong commitments so their organization can continue to succeed.
Located at: 1111 Marcus Avenue
Details: This group grants the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions.
Phone: (516) 944-6212 x112
Ronald McDonald House
Located at: 267-07 76th Avenue
Details: The goal of The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island is to give comfort and shelter to families experiencing the pain of having a sick family member in local hospital facilities.
Phone: 718-343-5683
Located at: 999 Herricks Road
Details: The Long Island Advocacy Center, Inc. is a private not-for-profit agency dedicated to protecting the legal rights of students and people with disabilities.
Phone: 516-248-2222
Located at: 999 Herricks Road
Details: This not-for-profit organization currently cares for more than 500 children and their families at its five centers in Nassau County, offering a wide range of programs for infants through school age children, including before and after school care, holidays and a summer camp programs.
Phone: 516-248-7048
Located at: 999 Herricks Road
Details: The Alzheimer's Day Program has been helping seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia for almost 24 years. The group also provides services for the caretakers of those with these diseases. The program helps to offset the effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease with memory skills and socialization.
Phone: (516) 742-0851.
