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Image of people, Logo and text logo The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org, ACDS, serving children and adults with Down syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities
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ACDS

We are happy to provide Grant funds to ACDS based out of Plainview, NY. Our funds will contribute to their “Read It Once Again” program. This program is geared to address the specific needs of children with a wide range of cognitive and intellectual disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism and other genetic disorders.

Image of 3 people, Logo and text logo The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen.
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Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen

We are happy to provide Grant funds to Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. Each week, they provide around 50,000 meals and meal equivalents through their soup kitchen, food pantry and other meal outreach programs. Their services span across the five boroughs of NY including seniors living on fixed income, veterans, and others.

Image of two people standing outside, text and logo The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; CAST Center for Advocacy Support Transformation
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CAST Center for Advocacy, Support & Transformation

We were happy to present Grant funds to CAST (Center for Advocacy, Support & Transformation) in Southold, NY. Since 1965 they have supported underserved and vulnerable populations, offering essential programs and services to guarantee food, shelter, education, employment and health security.

Photo of several people, text and logo The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; Support Connection Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support.
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Support Connection

We are happy to provide Grant funds to Support Connection’s Counseling and Support Program. This counseling program is geared to meet the needs of individuals impacted by breast, ovarian and other gynecological cancers. Support Connection’s counselors provide on-on-one peer counseling and a year-round calendar of wellness classes, educational workshops, and support groups.

Image of text and logo The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; St. Anne Institute
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St. Anne Institute, Albany, NY

We are happy to provide Grant funds to St. Anne Institute based in Albany, NY. The St. Anne Institute, established in 1887, is a private, non-profit, residential and community-based health and human services agency. SAI serves youth who have experienced severe trauma, including sexual abuse, violence, neglect and trafficking.

Image of two people and a flower pot; Text and logo The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; Hattie Ide Chaffee Home
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Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home

We were happy to support The Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to assist with their therapeutic Garden Club. The Garden Club offers therapeutic activities to maximize comfort and emotional well-being, aimed at supporting the highest level of functional ability, while maintaining maximum levels of self-care and dignity.

Image of 4 people standing, text and logo The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; Because it takes more than food to feed the hungry Long Island Cares Inc. The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank licares.org
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Long Island Cares

We were happy to present Grant funds to Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank in Hauppauge, NY. Our funds will be used to support their food insecurity programs. In 2023 alone, they distributed 14.5 million pounds of food and helped to serve 157,513 people at their satellite locations.

Images of several cats, logo and text Save A Kitty; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org
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Save A Kitty

We are happy to support Save A Kitty, Inc., based out of Lancaster, CA. Our funds will support their rescue and sanctuary for abandoned and stray cats.

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Thrive to Survive

We are happy to support Thrive to Survive with Grant funds. The TTS mission is to provide emotional, physical and financial support to adults diagnosed and being treated for cancer. Their goal is to reduce stress and allow the survivor to focus on their treatment, recovery and families. They support the full counties of Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Schuyler and Wayne in New York.