The Long Island Elite is committed to supporting worthwhile Long Island-based charities.

All proceeds from the Masquerade Ball will be donated to help the following organizations in accomplishing their important missions:

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Morgan Center
• New Ground
• YouthBuild Long Island

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - To assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
 

The Morgan Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to providing preschool age children who are undergoing treatment for cancer the opportunity to interact and socialize, in a safe environment that stimulates cognitive and social development. Children on chemotherapy treatment have a suppressed immune system and could otherwise risk infection and serious illness by attending typical age appropriate preschool programs.

New Ground - We maintain that the key to eliminating the problem of homelessness is not only to provide short-term assistance to homeless families and Veterans, but to work at eliminating its root causes so these individuals can become, and remain, self-supporting. We identify, and then respond to, those-at-risk with programs that provide educational, technical, and emotional support. This empowers these families and Veterans, enabling them to function independently.

Working in collaboration with institutions in the public and private sector, NEW GROUND works with existing agencies to better respond to the growing needs and challenges of Long Island’s homeless population.

YouthBuild Long Island – United Way of Long Island’s core focus under it’s income/financial stability platform – is a free youth and community program giving young men and women between the ages of 18-24 a second chance to continue their education and develop new skills so they can establish a productive and healthy life. YouthBuild addresses core issues facing low-income communities including housing, education employment, crime prevention, and leadership development. At YouthBuild young men and women work toward their General Equivalency Diploma (GED) while learning hands-on Green job skills using state-of-the-art equipment and technology.  A strong focus is placed on Green industry job opportunities in Energy Efficiency, Renewables, Weatherization, Energy Star construction, and Home Performance.

United Way of Long Island, together with its community partners, advances the common good by investing in and developing programs that addresses Long Island’s critical needs in education, income/financial stability and health.