5 Ways to Give Back in East Meadow

Here are five different ways to help a neighbor in East Meadow and give back to your community:

Dennis Carley Donations: The July 28 fundraiser for Dennis Carley, an East Meadow resident critically injured in a motorcycle accident in Delaware earlier this month, raised approximately $4,500 to help pay for his hospital bills. Monetary donations are still be accepted. To follow Carley's progress and donate online, click here.

Blood Drive: There will be a blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Meadow Public Library. Call 794-2570, ext. 560 to make an appointment

Culinary Delights 2013: Tickets are available for Culinary Delights 2013, an East Meadow Chamber of Commerce fundraiser to be held Sept. 30 at Carltun on the Park at Eisenhower. This year's goal is to raise money for the Nassau University Medical Center Pediatric Department, Fight Against Autism, Kiwanis Club of East Meadow Kamp Kiwanis, Juvenile Diabetes and The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island.

Fro-Yo Fundraiser: Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow will hold a fro-yo fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 2018 North Jerusalem Road (CVS shopping center) in Bellmore. Fifteen percent of sales made during the event will benefit the temple.

Donate Books: Although the East Meadow Public Library does not accept book donations, residents can donate unwanted books and magazines tp several institutions:

• Fulton Commons Care, 60 Merrick Avenue East Meadow; 222-9300 Contact: Judi Shephard (Large Print Only)
• Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Avenue East Meadow; 542-0800 Contact: Lara Serro
• Sunrise of East Meadow, 1555 Glen Curtiss Blvd. East Meadow; 542-0990 Contact: Michelle Crouse (Large Print Preferred)
• Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow; 572-6188 Auxiliary Department