named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Be A Hero - Every Child Matters Carnival
Organizes a low-cost, family-friendly carnival that raises funds for children's services, benefiting organizations such as EAC Network
Easter Baskets
Distributes Easter baskets to children referred by school social workers in local districts, with assistance from community members and high school students
Memorial Day Breakfast
Hosts an annual breakfast for veterans, military members, and their families at VFW Post 414, with deliveries to homeless veterans at The Vets Place in Yaphank
Prom Impact Project
Collects and donates prom dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories for high school students in need, in partnership with SCPD
Senior Scholarships
Administers and awards scholarships to high school seniors from Center Moriches, ESM, and William Floyd schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarships for high school seniors committed to community serviceAwards and manages multiple scholarships, including the Martha O'Brien Hometown Scholarship and the Joseph Rera Memorial Scholarship, for graduating seniors from Center Moriches, ESM, and William Floyd high schools who demonstrate strong community service involvement.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distributes donated non-perishable food to local food pantriesCollects and distributes non-perishable food donations from local schools and fire departments to support food pantries in the community.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes holiday food and meal support to children and veteransProvides Easter baskets to children referred by school personnel and hosts an annual Memorial Day breakfast for veterans and military families, including delivery of meals to homeless veterans.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Facilitates volunteer engagement in community programsEncourages and utilizes volunteers to support its operations and community initiatives, promoting service as a means to strengthen communities.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Provides cooking education programs for youthHosts free cooking classes for young students in partnership with chef Keith Owens and COPE officers from the 7th precinct.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Raises funds for children's health and support organizationsOrganizes fundraising events such as a Valentine's Day campaign and a Be A Hero-Every Child Matters Carnival, raising $500 (matched to $1,000) for St. Jude Hospital and $5,644 for EAC Network to support children.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Raises funds for community assistance and veteran support programsGenerates financial support through events like a mega auction that raised over $50,000 and a donation of $6,000 to Friends of Americas Vet Dogs to sponsor service dogs for honorably discharged veterans.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$19K30%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1100%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$10K
balance sheet
Total assets$231K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$231K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -45.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- GINA BIAMONTE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Brothers 4 Pizza Partner — Supported Valentine's Day fundraiser and opened doors for ticket sales for scholarship fundraiser.
- COPE officers from the 7th precinct Partner — Collaborated on free cooking classes for youth.
- Clayton Huey Elementary Partner — Donated cereal to Helping Makes U Happy for distribution to food pantries.
- EAC Network Partner — Received $5,644 donation from Helping Makes U Happy raised through Be A Hero- Every Child Matters Carnival.
- Eastport Fire Dept Partner — Donated canned goods to Helping Makes U Happy for distribution to food pantries.
- Francis Fragola Partner — Supported Valentine's Day fundraiser.
- Friends of Americas Vet Dogs Partner — Partnered with Helping Makes U Happy to sponsor a service dog for a veteran.
- Ice Cream Cottage Partner — Supported Valentine's Day fundraiser.
- SCPD Prom Impact Partner — Receives donated prom dresses and shoes from Helping Makes U Happy for distribution to youth in need.
- South St School Partner — Donated cereal to Helping Makes U Happy for distribution to food pantries.
- St Judes Hospital Partner — Recipient of $1,000 donation from Helping Makes U Happy for children with cancer.
- TJ’s Heros of Mastic Beach Partner — Opened doors for ticket sales and donated food prizes for scholarship fundraiser.
- The Triangle Pub Partner — Donated space annually for baskets auction portion of fundraising event.
- Tuttle Ave School Partner — Donated canned goods to Helping Makes U Happy for distribution to food pantries.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Volunteer Engagement for Dual Benefitmethodology: volunteer-engagementBy engaging individuals in volunteering, the organization creates positive community change and improves volunteers' own well-being, because the act of helping produces measurable personal and social benefits.