Catholic Daughters hold successful baby shower Collection drive brings birthdays to homeless children

The Town of Oyster Bay is supporting a Collection Drive to support birthday parties for homeless children on Long Island. Donations collected May 1 through May 31 will support the charitable efforts of Birthday Wishes of Long Island, a not-for-profit organization located in Hicksville. Through the efforts of volunteers and donations, the organization provides birthday parties to over 1,500 homeless children each year, including gifts, homemade cupcakes, goody bags, activities and crafts.

“Birthday Wishes of Long Island is a wonderful organization comprised of giving and caring volunteers who help bring smiles to the faces of homeless children on Long Island—some of whom have never received a birthday party before,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.

Town Councilwoman Laura Maier stated, “By giving to community-based programs and services that support children, you can ensure that you’re making an impact right here on Long

The Catholic Daughters Court #1690 collected clothing, diapers and supplies to support new mothers.

Fulfilling its effort to support women who have given birth and are in need of assistance, Catholic Daughters Court #1690 of St. Bernard’s Church in Levittown holds an annual baby shower collecting contributions of baby clothing, diapers and supplies from the congregation. This year’s collection resulted in several carloads of donations to be delivered to two local organizations dedicated to help women who are pregnant or who have given birth.

The contributions support the work and services provided by Birthright in Wantagh and Momma’s House, which recently relocated to the former convent at St. Bernard’s Church property.

Birthright is an organization committed to providing confidential, non-judgmental support to any woman who is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant, no matter her age, race, circumstances, religion, marital status or financial situation. For more information go to https://birthright.org/wantagh or call 516-785-4070.

MOMMA’s House provides housing for young mothers aged 18 to 24 years and their babies for approximately two years, allowing the young mothers to continue education or vocational experience interrupted by pregnancy. With guidance and direction, the young mothers can learn to support themselves and their children independently. For more information, go to https://www.mommashouse.org/mission-vision-values or call 516-781-8637.

For information on membership in Catholic Daughters, contact Susan Stalzer at susiegirl2868@aol.com.

Island. Help bring normalcy, hope and joy to a homeless girl or boy by donating today to this incredible cause.”

To support these birthday parties for Long Island’s homeless children, the following donations are sought:

• New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages

• Batteries of all sizes

• Wrapping paper

For those who wish to donate to Birthday Wishes of Long Island, collection boxes can be found in the following Town facilities:

• Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay

• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa

• Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage

For more information about the Birthday Wishes of Long Island collection drive, please contact (516) 624-6380 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.