What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10KPEOPLE LOVING PEOPLE ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE CLASS. CLASSES OFFERED AND PROVIDED TO 18 STUDENTS WEEKLY FOR 8 WEEKS. CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY 2 CERTIFIED ESL INSTRUCTORS. CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL CLIENTS OF PEOPLE'S PANTY WHO WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK BETTER ENGLISH TO PURSUE BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES.
- #2 $0PEOPLE LOVING PEOPLE HEALTH IS A PRIMARY CARE SERVICE PROVIDED VOLUNTARILY BY A NURSE PRACTITIONER AND VOLUNTEER NURSES TO THOSE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED AND LIVING IN THE VICINITY OF THE PEOPLE'S PANTY. PATIENTS ARE SCREENED FOR HYPERTENSION, DIABETES, CANCER, AND HEART DISEASE. THEY CAN ALSO BE TREATED FOR MINOR CONDITIONS BY THE NURSE PRACTITIONER WHO IS ABLE TO DISPENSE CERTAIN FREE MEDICATIONS.
What they call their work
What they do
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Deliver primary care services to uninsured and underinsured individualsProvides primary care through a nurse practitioner and volunteer nurses near People's PANTY, including screenings for hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, treatment for minor conditions, and dispensing of free medications.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in service deliveryUtilizes regular and part-time volunteers to support the delivery of programs and services grounded in the organization’s convictions and beliefs.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Host annual Back to School EventOrganizes a yearly event in August where children and parents can select backpacks and school supplies, sourced from donor contributions and donations, to support students in need.
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Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
- Host annual free health screening eventPartners annually with St. Francis Community Health to offer free health screenings including cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose testing, along with free flu shots and specialist referrals.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate client-choice food pantriesRuns multiple food pantry locations with regular distribution hours, including weekly shopping opportunities on Thursdays (2:00–6:30 p.m.) and Tuesdays (1:30–5:30 p.m.). Assumed management of Shelter Rock Food Pantry locations in Manhasset and Westbury starting January 1, 2026. Adapted distribution to a drive-through model during the pandemic, serving over 250 families weekly at peak times.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instructionOffers free, weekly English as a Second Language classes taught by certified instructors, available to clients seeking better job opportunities. Two sessions were scheduled for spring 2025 at 60 East Main Street in Oyster Bay. Previously provided an 8-week course to 18 students.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host one-time women's retreatHosted a one-day women's retreat in Brooklyn, MD in 2019 for underserved women, featuring a keynote speaker, prayer and craft sessions, community resource groups, boxed lunches, spa treatments, and a raffle with over 25 gift baskets.
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Who runs it
- ADRIANA DIAZ — BOARD MEMBER
- ELMER DE TRES — TREASURER
- JERRY O'SULLIVAN — PRESIDENT
- TARYN PEEL — SECRETARY
Who they work with
- First Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosted PLP's food distribution during the pandemic, allowing continued service to the community.
- Manhasset Great Neck EOC Partner — Co-locates food pantry operations at the Hagedorn Community Center with Manhasset Great Neck EOC.
- People's PANTY Partner — Collaborates with People's PANTY to deliver English as a new language classes to its clients.
- Plentiful Partner — Partners with Plentiful to enable appointment scheduling for food pantry services.
- Shelter Rock Food Pantry Partner — Integrated Shelter Rock Food Pantry locations in Manhasset and Westbury into People Loving People operations.
- St Francis Community Health & Outreach Partner — Partners annually to provide free health screenings, flu shots, and specialist referrals in Oyster Bay.
- notjustart_li Partner — Drop-off location for donations during the Holiday Helpers Toy Drive.
- sanctuaryhp Partner — Drop-off location for donations during the Holiday Helpers Toy Drive.
How they approach the work
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- Academic Support as Family Stability Interventionmethodology: homework_support_for_academic_successBy providing homework assistance to children of non-English-speaking parents, we reduce household stress and improve academic performance, because direct academic support compensates for language and educational barriers at home, fostering student success and family well-being.
- Client-Choice Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing individuals to select their own food items, we increase dignity and engagement in service utilization, because autonomy in choice fosters a sense of control and respect, leading to better nutritional outcomes and reduced waste.
- Faith-Based Holistic Transformationmethodology: faith_based_holistic_serviceBy combining practical assistance with emotional and spiritual support within a faith-based framework, we promote human transformation, because addressing material, emotional, and spiritual needs together leads to deeper, sustained change.
- Integrated Services for Economic Mobilitymethodology: two_generation_approachBy linking English language instruction with food pantry services, we support workforce advancement and economic mobility, because integrating basic needs with skill-building removes barriers to participation and creates a pathway out of poverty.