What they call their work
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocating for state support for families with handicapped childrenHeld a press conference with local supervisors on December 12, 2019, to advocate for state-level assistance programs for families of handicapped children.
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Inclusive Playground Development 1 activity
- Constructing and donating playhouses for charitable display and fundraisingDesigns and builds playhouses showcased at events such as the 2021 LIBI Trade Expo as part of a charitable initiative to support community causes.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Organizing annual charitable events including food and toy drives, walk-a-thons, and fundraisersHosts recurring community events such as a Fall Walk-A-Thon, Holiday Food Drive, Holiday Toy Drive, and Scholarship Fundraiser to support families in need and raise funds for charitable initiatives.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Providing college scholarships to children and grandchildren of members and employeesOffers annual scholarships of up to $2,000, totaling up to $8,000 per recipient, to support college education for children and grandchildren of Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) members and their employees.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Providing construction assistance for affordable housing and accessibility improvementsApplies construction expertise to build affordable homes in partnership with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and to conduct handicap-accessible renovations and repairs for individuals in need.
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Who runs it
- ANDREW NIGRI — DIRECTOR
- ANNEMARIE DISALVO — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY BARTONE — DIRECTOR
- BETH HOWARD-PRICE — DIRECTOR
- DEBBIE DAVEY — DIRECTOR
- KELLY COUGHLAN HECK — DIRECTOR
- PAOLO PIRONI — DIRECTOR
- PETER FLOREY — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT MORANDI — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Babylon Community Center Partner — Recipient of a food drive organized by Long Island Home Builders Care Inc
- Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer Partner — Collaborated on organizing a press conference to advocate for support for handicapped children.
- Certilman, Balin Adler & Hyman Government — Legal counsel to Long Island Home Builders Care Inc
- David Reeves Studio Partner — Recognized with a special shout out for support of the 2023 fishing trip.
- Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz Partner — Partnered with Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz to construct affordable homes.
- Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci Partner — Collaborated on organizing a press conference to advocate for support for handicapped children.
- Long Island Builders Institute Network — Formed by members of the Long Island Builders Institute
- Long Island Builders Institute Network — Long Island Home Builders Care is the charitable arm of LIBI and composed of its members.
- The Hero Joint Partner — Recognized with a special shout out for support of the 2023 fishing trip.
How they approach the work
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- Education as Long-Term Investment 387 orgsmethodology: education-as-investmentBy providing scholarships to students, the organization increases long-term educational and economic opportunity, because investing in education breaks cycles of disadvantage and empowers future community contributors.shared approach: Financial Barrier Reduction →
- Industry-Skills-Based Aid 33 orgsmethodology: industry-skills-based-aidBy leveraging the professional construction expertise, skilled labor, and material resources of the homebuilding industry, the organization delivers higher-impact, cost-effective improvements to homes and community facilities, because industry-specific capabilities ensure quality, efficiency, and sustainability that unskilled volunteer labor cannot achieve.shared approach: Sweat Equity Partnership →
- Policy Advocacy Through Public Engagementmethodology: policy-advocacy-through-public-engagementBy organizing public events and engaging local officials, the organization advances policy changes for marginalized groups, because visibility and direct civic engagement increase political will and responsiveness to community needs.