A letter from the publisher

August 7th, 2023

Newsday Charities says THANK YOU.

For over 65 years we have been honored to work together with you to help Long Islanders in need. You have entrusted Newsday Charities to direct your donations to local nonprofits that have supported our mission to address four areas of need – hunger, homelessness, child abuse prevention/treatment, and youth education. Your contributions have truly helped strengthen this incredible island, the place that we all call home. Together we have provided access to critical services for those who need it the most.

Regrettably, we must now say goodbye to Newsday Charities. As Newsday continues to evolve, we have made the difficult decision to redirect certain resources to focus on our core business of journalism.

We will no longer be accepting donations from this day forward. If you have been a monthly donor to Newsday Charities, please be advised that your monthly donation processed in July was the last charge for your commitment. As you are likely aware, there are many other wonderful organizations on Long Island that provide vital services to the community. A list of the organizations that Newsday Charities has supported in recent years is available below. Please feel free to use this list as a guide for any future contributions.

We hope this change will afford you even more opportunities to donate directly to the causes and organizations that mean the most to you. Additionally, be assured that all of Newsday Charities’ prior donations will be distributed to local 501(c)(3) organizations with programs that support Newsday Charities’ mission.

It has been our privilege to serve the community through Newsday Charities. Newsday will carry on that tradition, making a difference in many ways – for years to come.

If you have any questions, please contact us at charities@newsday.com.

Sincerely,

Debby Krenek
Newsday Publisher