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KiDS NEED MoRE, a Long Island-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families, and young adults coping with cancer and life threatening illnesses, hosted their 6th Annual HoLiDAY CHEER BUS ELF RiDE. Buses packed with toy-delivering elves traveled to homes all over Long Island to make wishes come true for over 400 families coping...

Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF) both collected pet food donations, as well as distributed pet food to those in need – just in time for the holidays - on Saturday. Donations of unopened bags of cat and dog food (both wet and dry) and treats are needed.

Prior to winter break, Pierson Middle Schoolers took part in "winter wars" - which included themed activities, including athletic challenges and trivia games. The students also learned about empathy while penning letters to people struggling during the pandemic and holiday season.

Local pilot and flight instructor Charles Caravan and Brian LaBelle, an East Hampton Police Officer and pilot in the process of being recertified, flew to Camden, South Carolina to meet Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons' (ARF) rescue partner to pick up 15 puppies, who arrived at the East Hampton Airport on Friday evening. After being medically cleared...

The Montauk Fire Department followed pandemic guidelines on Sunday at the Firehouse, as this year's (free) Holiday Dinner for Seniors was "Grab 'n Go" from the safety of your car. Complete traditional Holiday meals, from squash soup to apple pie, were individually bagged and ready for hand off. Home delivery was also available for anyone who couldn't make...

The Harrison and Shelby Memorial Fund was created in 2018 by the Central Indiana Tennis Foundation to honor "the short lived yet impactful lives of the the two teens who were so special to many". On Saturday evening their mother, and Tennis Professional, Stephanie Reece and Stephanie's Aunt, East Hampton's Dale Ellen Leff, held a charity fundraiser at...

It worked out perfectly... exactly 500 pies. Thanks to the tireless culinary efforts of six local bakers and to The Hedges Inn for providing the kitchen, 300 East Hampton families and 200 Springs families each found a fresh, homemade pumpkin pie among their food pantry goods this week. Supporting the effort were the East Hampton Village PBA, East...

Southampton Elementary School’s Opening Act Club, Southampton Intermediate School’s Early Act Club and Southampton High School’s Interact Club worked with the Southampton Rotary Club during the week of November 23 to fill hundreds of boxes with food. The boxes were distributed to local food banks for those in need for Thanksgiving.

The Humane Society of the United States' 2020 To the Rescue! virtual gala raised over 2 million dollars in support of the organization’s animal rescue efforts. “Saturday Night Live” cast member Cecily Strong hosted the event, which included a performance from Tony, Grammy and Emmy award-winning singer and actor Audra McDonald - who hosted the pre-show. To the...

Hundreds of "attendees" joined Surgeons of Hope for its 8th annual Celebrating Our Heart Heroes gala, held virtually. Chaired by philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff, the evening exceeded its fundraising goals. Proceeds from the soiree will support Surgeons of Hope's efforts to train local pediatric cardiac teams and provide lifesaving surgery for poor children with heart conditions in...