The Andy Foundation was formed in 2004 to honor the memory of Andrew Patrick Palmeri. Andy's family, young friends and their parents came together with the mission of helping less fortunate children.
A "by kids-for kids" 501(c) 3 charity, The Andy Foundation raises funds through grass roots events like tag sales, football clinics and bingo parties. Grants, donations, and hands on assistance are given to worthwhile, child-based organizations.
The Andy Foundation can proudly report having distributed more than $700,000 in assistance to children in need throughout Long Island.
The Andy Foundation received highest recognition for its efforts through its induction into The Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame in January, 2010.
Donations are always welcome! The Andy Foundation accepts monetary donations and welcomes new or like-new items for our annual sales.
Whether its working with our current volunteers or starting a new volunteer effort - we are always looking for individuals and groups who care.
We welcome you to reach out to us with your questions or to just give us your availability. We appreciate those who are looking to volunteer their time and effort towards a good cause.
All clean, gently used and ready for sale donations are welcome, however nothing can be left outside the store at any time. To make a tax-deductible donation, please call 516-739-1717 and leave a message. A representative from The Andy Foundation will be in touch with you to arrange an appointment to receive your generous donations. Sorry, by law we cannot receive for resale baby items such as high chairs, cribs, car seats, strollers or used toys (unless vintage). Please, no computers, TVs or helmets.
Activities for Children with Special Needs
Recently The Andy Foundation (www.theandyfoundation.org) was happy to donate supplies and fund two scholarships to Sparkidz a nonprofit located in NYC. Sparkidz mission is to provide a recreational enrichment program to allow children with special needs, ages 8 to 18, opportunities to enjoy mainstream activities. To learn more about Sparkidz visit www.sparkidz.org
Equine Therapy Programs
An enthusiastic group of children watched recently as Jill Palmeri, on behalf of the Andy Foundation, issued a check to Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Executive Director Lisa Gatti.
The Andy Foundation executive and junior committee selected the Pal-O-Mine equestrian facility to be the recipient of its first donation because it is dedicated to teaching horseback riding to disabled individuals, many of whom are children.
The Foundation's donation enabled Pal-O-Mine, a non-profit organization that relies largely on volunteers, to purchase two horses, Sonny and Diva, as well as help feed and board them. The addition of the two new horses will also allow the program to accommodate 30 additional children with disabilities. The Andy Foundation is dedicated to achieving lasting improvement in the lives of children less fortunate than others.
If you would like to meet Sonny or Diva or learn more about the remarkable therapeutic horseback riding program Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, log onto www.pal-o-mine.org or call 631-348-1289.
"moving victims of violence from crisis to confidence"
Over the past few months, The Andy Foundation has been working with Safe Horizons, a provider of safe havens for battered women and children. The kids at the Andy Foundation through various fund raising efforts purchased furniture and equipment for Safe Horizon's Lilly House Childcare Room and After-School Room. We also conducted a toy drive collecting more than 100 toys which will be delivered to the house.
195 Herricks Road
Garden City Park, NY
516-739-1717
info@theandyfoundation.org