AFSP Long Island Recognized with 2 Awards at Chapter Leadership Conference!
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The Long Island Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention was presented with two of the top awards at the 20th Annual Chapter Leadership Conference on February 1, 2025 in Houston, Texas. With AFSP staff and volunteers represented from all 73 Chapters across the country, the Long Island Chapter received the #2 Top Fundraising Walk (out of over 400 Walks across the country) for the Jones Beach Out of the Darkness Walk and Chapter of the Year, Large Market.
These awards represent the dedication of the Long Island volunteers and community supporters who continue to engage in the work we are doing in the community and increasing our reach and impact. In addition to leading the way with fundraising, the chapter made significant increases in the number of educational programs we delivered and the number of volunteers trained to attend community events allowing us to reach deep into the community. We offered support to suicide loss survivors through our Healing Conversations program and International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, as well as a Paint to Heal/Sail to Heal event. Our advocacy efforts remain strong with volunteers attending Advocacy Action Days in Albany and Washington D.C.
The Long Island Chapter continues to be a strong example of what can be achieved with a volunteer driven organization when we work together to form partnerships, start conversations, educate, and break barriers associated with asking for help. Together we continue to make an impact and save lives. We welcome individuals, corporations, and community groups who want to work alongside us as we continue our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
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Team Fundraising Opportunity: Discount Pass
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Want an easy way to raise funds for your team? AFSP LI has partnered with Digital Discount Pass to provide teams with digital coupon cards that you can sell to your friends and family to raise money towards your walk team! All you have to do is share the QR code with friends and family and encourage them to purchase a pass for $20. They scan the QR code, enter their information, enter the seller's name, and purchase the pass. They will receive digital coupons to local shops and restaurants and your team will receive a percentage of the sales. You can share the pass digitally or we can mail you physical copies of the postcards to share. This is a great opportunity for workplace break rooms! See the image below for some of the discounts included in the pass! For questions or to receive physical copies of the postcards, contact Carrie Aronson at caronson@afsp.org. |
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Planning a fundraiser for your team and want it highlighted in our newsletter, social media, or posted on our upcoming events calendar? Let us know! Reach out to Katie, our Programs Manager, with more info about your event at kdeitz@afsp.org |
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We offer several free programs for suicide prevention, suitable for your workplace, school, faith-based center, health group, and more. Please fill out our Program Request Form to bring one of these free programs to your community! |
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Want to get more involved with AFSP Long Island?
We have a wide variety of ways to get involved! Learn more about volunteering with us: |
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Questions about volunteering? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Katrina Zendrain, at afsplongisland@gmail.com. Ready to get involved? Fill out a volunteer application today to get started: |
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A Night of Spirit and Support with Shira (Psychic Medium)
April 3, 2025
Hilltop Kitchen & Bar
150 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY
6:30-9:30 PM
Tickets are $75 each and must be purchased in advance. Ticket does not guarantee a reading.
Buffet, cash bar, and raffles. For entertainment and amusement purposes only.
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SCCC Campus Walk
April 26, 2025
SCCC Ammerman Campus
533 College Rd, Selden, NY 11784
Check-In: 9:30 am
Event Start Time: 10:00 am
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Construction Hike for Hope
May 18, 2025
Sunken Meadow State Park
Kings Park, NY
Registration: 9:00 am
Event Start Time: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
An event meant to engage the construction industry on the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. According to the CDC's data on suicide risk within occupational groups, the construction and extraction industries were found to to have the highest rate of suicide in the U.S. We invite all to join us, you don't need to be part of the construction industry to participate in the hike! |
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Blue Angel Car & Bike Show
June 8, 2025
Sunrise Mall
One Sunrise Mall, Massapequa, NY
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the 6th Annual Blue Angel Car & Bike Show. When you support this show, you are supporting the Long Island Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of Brittany Marie. Register your car or bike to be judged, sponsor, or make a general donation.
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Ride to Fight Suicide
September 6, 2025
Event details and registration page coming soon for this event, but save the date and spread the word! |
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Paws for Prevention Dog Walk
Belmont Lake State Park
West Babylon, NY
Event details and registration page coming soon for this event! Please save the date for you and your furry friends!
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East End Walk
September 21, 2025
Smith Point County Park, Shirley, NY
Check-In: 8:30 am
Event Start Time: 10:00 am
Registration is open! Gather your friends and family and register your team today to join us on the East End for our Out of the Darkness Walk! |
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Long Island Walk
October 26, 2025
Jones Beach Field #5, Wantagh, NY
Check-In: 8:30 am
Event Start Time: 10:00 am
Registration is open! Gather your friends and family and register your team today to join us at Jones Beach for our Out of the Darkness Walk on Long Island!
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