The Community Chest of Port Washington announced the selection of 30 nonprofit organizations that will receive more than $356,600 in 2026.

With funding from the Community Chest, these organizations will provide a range of critical services to Port Washington residents, supporting families, seniors and youth.

“We’ll be helping more than 7,000 people, addressing social service, health and welfare, educational and other critical needs of Port Washington residents, all through organizations supported by the Community Chest,” said Drew Hershkowitz, president of the Community Chest. “With your one donation to the Chest, you are making a major contribution to our community.”

Among the organizations selected are Littig House Community Center, which will help families with programs such as tutorial assistance for preteens and teens to keep them on track for middle school promotion and high school graduation; Plant a Row for the Hungry, which supplies fresh organic produce to community food pantries grown by Port residents and at local garden and farming sites; and North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, which will provide mental health services to children and families. The Port Washington Children’s Center will offer child care scholarships to local families through the funding.

“Applicants for funding are carefully reviewed by an experienced group of Port Washington residents who understand what our community needs,” said Executive Director Robert Keller. “When you donate to the Community Chest, you are assured that your money is benefiting the community in which you live and that our grantee organizations have been thoroughly evaluated.”

The Community Chest is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for distribution to local charities dedicated to improving the lives of Port Washington residents. For more information, call 516-767-2121 or visitportchest.org. More information about the organizations selected for funding in 2026 is available atportchest.org/funded-priorities/.

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Source: LI Press