Charity Type: Non-Profit
Website: www.licadd.org
Phone Number: 516-747-2606
Contact Name: Call For More Information

Additional information: What is LICADD? The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) is a not-for-profit organization providing services to individuals and their families who are affected by alcohol and other drugs. LICADD offers comprehensive education, prevention, assessment, referral and intervention services. Why Does LICADD Exist? LICADD was established in 1956 as the pioneer not-for-profit health agency to combat alcoholism and other drug dependence within Long Island’s communities. It was founded by R. Brinkley Smithers who dedicated his life to helping those affected by chemical dependency. He confronted the common misconception that alcoholism is a moral issue simply requiring will power to overcome. Building upon this philosophy, LICADD recognizes addiction as a treatable disease. The agency is committed to reducing the incidence and prevalence of the disease of chemical dependency and related problems within Long Island’s communities. What Has LICADD Accomplished? Today, almost 50 years since its inception, LICADD has directly assisted more than 76,000 individuals and/or families find effective treatment and recovery programs for alcoholism and other drug problems. Thousands more have been reached by our alcohol/drug education program presentations in schools and to community groups. There is much that remains to be done. For this reason, it is hoped that you will help support this vital effort. Your dollars are needed and they will be put to great use. Programs & Services Parent-Child Communication Workshops Elementary and Middle School Specific Awareness Presentations “True Friends” Early Intervention Stimulation Workshop Experiential Alcohol/Drug Specific Presentations Public Speaking Engagements Family and Planned Interventions Employee Assistance Programs Professional Training Seminars Smart Kids Program

Charity Type: Non-Profit
Website: www.nassausports.org
Phone Number: 516-365-9625
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Additional information: Nassau County Sports Commission Mission: To create a healthy sports environment that advances the health and well being of Nassau County youth. Description: The Nassau County Sports Commission is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization that focuses on health education and community recognition. Community programming includes distribution of educational material on topics such as childhood obesity prevention, positive sportsmanship and the perils of performance enhancing drugs. Throughout the year, the NCSC will also conduct seminars focusing on these hot button issues. Fitness Trail construction in our Nassau County parks and equipment granting are other health related programming made available by the NCSC. The Sports Commission is Nassau County’s leading source of sports recognition highlighted by our annual awards dinner which features the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame and many other awards highlighting our community’s elite athletes of all ages. All of our community programming is supported by generous contributions from individual supporters and corporate sponsors. The Nassau County Sports Commission has endorsed Miles Ahead Network's Team Sports and Athletics Program. All Nassau County athletic departments and leagues please select the NASSAU COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSION as the charity of choice when purchasing all of your athletic apparel, team uniforms and sports equipment so that your purchases will help us to provide and fund additional scholarships and special athletic programs for Nassau County youth.

Charity Type: Non-Profit
Website: www.MothersCenter.org
Phone Number: 516-939-MOMS
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Additional information: The vision of the National Association of Mothers’ Centers is a society in which the work of taking care of others is valued, supported, at the center of public discussion and a priority in public policy. The NAMC is the leading organization that recognizes the challenges, realities and importance of mothering, offering programs that educate and support mothers in local centers, in libraries and in the workplace, as well as doing advocacy in the fields of postpartum depression, early care and education, work/life balance and the economic impact of being a care giver. The mission of the National Association of Mothers’ Centers is: to create a network of centers and programs by and for mothers to raise awareness of and promote maternal well being to be a resource for its individual and center members to advocate for public policies that value the work of care giving. NAMC Programs include: Mothers’ Centers and Mother Center Circles Circle of Caring Programs for women recovering from Postpartum Depression Workplace programs for employees caring for children and/or elderly parents Annual Work / Life Conference Mothers Ought To Have Equal Rights Initiative addressing the economic impact of being a caregiver www.MothersOughtToHaveEqualRights.org National Conferences