The Community Chest of Port Washington

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The Community Chest of Port Washington

The Community Chest of Port Washington awards grants to 25 local charities whose funded programs serve close to 10,000 people, or one in three Port residents.

These Community Chest grants deliver a range of needed services to our community, including social and nutritional programs for seniors, leadership programs and scholarships for children, youth and veterans, job training, college scholarships, food distribution, childcare and parenting education, cultural enrichment scholarships and more.

In addition, the Community Chest provides office space for nonprofit organizations at below-market rates, to help them achieve their missions. Your one donation supports 25 groups that provide vital services to Port Washingtonians in need.

Agency Highlights

Community Scholarship Fund

Every year the Chest funds scholarships based on need to qualified high school seniors who are going on to post-secondary education.
Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Chest funds help this agency in providing emergency safe housing, 24 hour hotlines, and counseling to victims of violence.
PW Community Action Council

The Chest grant helps to fund the CAC Youth Enrichment Program; providing elementary and middle school students with academic assistance, nutrition, and recreational activities after school.
PW Senior Citizens Center

Chest funds support the operating budget enabling the center to provide nutritious meals, and opportunities for socialization and activities for senior citizens.
Landmark on Main Street

Funds provided by the Chest are used for tickets to cultural events for children and their families, who would otherwise not be able to afford to attend performances.
Camp HorseAbility, Inc.

The Chest provides scholarships and partial scholarships to children and adults with disabilities for participation in a fourteen week Therapeutic Horseback Riding series.
Parent Resource Center

The Chest is the major supporter of the Outreach Program enabling low income families with children from birth through age four to participate in child development classes, workshops and activities.
North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

Chest funds are used by this multi-disciplinary agency for program expenses to help Port Washington families in need address developmental, social, emotional and education issues.
PW Boy Scouts

Funds for scholarships are provided by the Chest to local troops only. This allows boys with need to participate in activities that develop leadership skills and help them become good citizens.
PWEF - Education Support Center

Chest funds aid an after-school program for third grade students for whom English is a second language or who are in need of additional academic support in language arts.
PW Soccer Club

The Chest provides soccer scholarships for fees and equipment for those youth who otherwise could not afford to participate.
LI Alzheimer’s Foundation

Funding from the Chest helps maintain early stage Alzheimer’s client support groups, an adult day care program, and caregiver support groups and retreats.
Community Mainstream Enterprises, Inc.

The Chest grant supports the Sweet Comfort Bakery & Café which provides an alternative learning approach for men and women with developmental disabilities.
PW Youth Council

The Chest grant enables the Port Youth Council to provide supervised evening programs and activities for 12-18 year old middle and high school students.
Hospice Care Network

Chest funds are used to help provide physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and their families enabling them to live in dignity and peace during the final stages of life.
Child Abuse Prevention Services

Funds from the Chest support this organization in carrying out its mission to prevent child abuse and neglect through school and community awareness education programs.
Port Counseling Center

The Chest provides funds for operating expenses for confidential substance abuse treatment, relapse prevention and recovery programs for adolescents and adults.
PW Police Athletic League (PAL)

The Chest provides scholarship funds for enrollment and equipment costs for minors participating in their baseball, softball, football or lacrosse programs.
Littig House Community Center

Chest funds support the Center’s operating budget, which offers year around education programs, support services and recreational activities for youth and families.
Port Youth Activities (PYA)

Funds provided by the Chest support scholarships for children in need which enable them to participate in over 18 team sports.
Twin Pines Consumer Association

Chest funds support a work training program for young adults with disabilities and provide operating expenses for a van to distribute food to organizations that assist the needy.
PW Children’s Center

Funds are used for scholarships and operating expenses to provide year-round, affordable, quality child care. Full time, before and after school, and vacation programs are offered.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Chest funds support training for local leaders, provide program materials and scholarships so girls can participate in activities that develop self confidence and leadership skills.
PE Special Education PTA

The Community Chest funds SEPTA's Sibshop activities and peer support for the siblings of special needs children.
EAC - Sr. Community Services Center

Funding from the Chest is used to provide seniors with transportation to and from the Center, for shopping and trips, and to supply entertainment and materials for special events.

The Community Chest of Port Washington

The Community Chest of Port Washington

Agency Highlights

Community Scholarship Fund

Coalition Against Domestic Violence

PW Community Action Council

PW Senior Citizens Center

Landmark on Main Street

Camp HorseAbility, Inc.

Parent Resource Center

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

PW Boy Scouts

PWEF - Education Support Center

PW Soccer Club

LI Alzheimer’s Foundation

Community Mainstream Enterprises, Inc.

PW Youth Council

Hospice Care Network

Child Abuse Prevention Services

Port Counseling Center

PW Police Athletic League (PAL)

Littig House Community Center

Port Youth Activities (PYA)

Twin Pines Consumer Association

PW Children’s Center

Girl Scouts of Nassau County

PE Special Education PTA

EAC - Sr. Community Services Center

2012 Citizen of the Year - May 6, 2013

Honoring

Claudia Rouhana

7:30 PM Port Washington Public Library