BAYVILLE VILLAGE CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
Created to serve the North Shore community, the Bayville Village Church Food Pantry has been providing goods to the food insecure for over two decades. Without judgment or proof of need, volunteers supply individuals and families with much-needed grocery items. With the help of donations, they have been able to serve upwards of 50 families on a regular basis.
COALITION TO SAVE HEMPSTEAD HARBOR
Over the past 40 years, the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor has worked relentlessly to rally the public’s interest in restoring the harbor to its full ecological potential. Their efforts have brought about a Citizen’s Water Monitoring Program, Shellfish Restoration Projects, Beach Cleanups, and more. What began in 1986 has grown exponentially and helped lead to successes such as improvements in water quality, increases in the quantity and diversity of marine life, and the recertification of 2,500 acres of shellfish beds for harvesting.
COVE ANIMAL RESCUE
The people behind Cove Animal Rescue believe that every animal deserves love, safety, and care. Their tireless work to attend to animals in crisis is managed through volunteers, foster families, and supporters. They also do community outreach and promote spaying and neutering. While they provide animals in need with medical treatment, shelter, and a safe environment, their ultimate goal is to find the animal the perfect forever home.
GIRLS ON THE RUN
Girls On the Run Long Island was founded in 2012 and is a branch of Girls On the Run’s international community. Their mission is to offer evidence-based girl-centric programming that fosters physical activity while also teaching life skills such as conflict-resolution and managing emotions. With 34+ locations throughout Long Island, Girls on the Run has been able to serve over 6400 girls to date.
THE GLEN COVE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
The Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club at Lincoln House has had a long history of serving as a pillar of support to the community’s underprivileged youth. Serving the city since 1903, its mission has been to help children realize their potential and become productive citizens by providing inspirational and educational programming in a safe environment. With opportunities around character and leadership development, the arts, education and career development, sports, fitness and recreation, as well as health and life skills, The GCBGC is a champion for the community’s youth.
THE GLEN COVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Glen Cove Education Foundation works tirelessly in support of its two missions. The first is to raise funds for the Glen Cove City School District, and the second is to engage the community so that they, too, will invest in the city’s schools. From funding programs for after-school clubs and outdoor classrooms, to donations for things like touchless water filtration systems and air purifiers, The Glen Cove Education Foundation is an enormous asset to the community.
THE GLEN COVE YOUTH BUREAU
Founded in 1981, the City of Glen Cove’s Youth Bureau has provided programming for the community’s children. From dynamic opportunities like internships and summer employment, to afterschool programs and summer camps, this organization understands that every child deserves a safe environment outside of school.
GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Founded in 2000, Grassroots Environmental Education has been on a mission to bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding. Clean air and water, food safety, and the dangers of chemical toxins and radiation exposure all fall under the organization’s purview. Programs like the BabySafe Project, Organic Lawns and Landscapes, and Long Island Water are just some of the initiatives they’ve created to help educate and empower the public so they can advocate for and enact positive change.
THE NORTH SHORE AUDUBON SOCIETY
Since its founding in 1952, the North Shore Audubon Society has been promoting the protection and study of birds in their natural habitat. By conducting public birding walks, providing information and education about the use of native plants, and participating in bird counts, the North Shore Audubon Society has been a leader in wildlife conservation.
NORTH SHORE LAND ALLIANCE
Concerned about the changing environmental landscape of Long Island, a group of friends founded the North Shore Land Alliance. Beginning in 2003, it has worked to preserve Long Island habitats, including wetlands, green spaces, farmland, historical sites, and groundwater. Through outreach, volunteerism, and education, it has succeeded in protecting over 1,000 acres of land and continues to advocate for the adoption of better conservation laws. Since its founding, it has grown to include over 200 volunteers. To see their work in action, just visit the Shore Road Sanctuary in Cold Spring Harbor, where they’ve transformed a former Exxon Mobil fueling site into eight acres of thriving grassland.
NORTH SHORE SOUP KITCHEN
North Shore Soup Kitchen has been feeding the food insecure in the Glen Cove area since 1989. Led by volunteers, this nonprofit serves over 15,000 meals each year, including many holidays. Although the food pantry is a large part of the service North Shore Soup Kitchen provides, they do so much more. Visitors can receive other assistance such as clothing donations, groceries, and some guidance about available social services.
NOSH DELIVERS!
Founded in March 2020, NOSH Delivers! was first established to provide much-needed food assistance to individuals and families during the pandemic. Offering both food delivery services and a pantry, Nosh Delivers! serves members of the Glen Cove, Locust Valley, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, and Bayville communities. Though the pandemic is over, the needs of the community have grown, and Nosh Delivers! continues to work to help those suffering from food insecurity. Visit their website if you’re interested in volunteering your time, or you can also help by donating 1 or 2-lb bags of rice, pasta, beans, and canned tuna or chicken.
ORKESTAI FARM
There is so much about the Orkestai Farm mission that aligns with what we strive to do at Rising Tide. Founded in 2014, Orkestai Farm believes in embracing the interconnectedness of community, culture, and the land. To say it is merely an organic farm is to discount all of the other incredible things it does, which includes teaching adults how to farm organically, providing children of all needs and learning styles a beginning understanding of farming, as well as celebrating the philosophy of slowing down and renewing the spirit.
WILDLIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND
What began as a wildlife rescue and rehab operating out of a garage in 1982 became the first professional wildlife hospital and education center on Long Island. These days, The Wildlife Center of LI, a Huntington-based nonprofit, provides over 200 outreach and education programs, has rehabilitated and alleviated the suffering of over 2,200 orphaned and injured wild patients, and handles around 10,000 calls to their wildlife hotline each year. It’s a tremendous service to our community that Rising Tide is honored to contribute to.