Baldwin Public Library

Organizations Participating in the Volunteer Fair

January 17, 2009

AHRC Association for Help of Retarded Children
Mike Mascari, President
115 East Bethpage Road, Plainview
516-306-3292
Integrate developmentally disabled people into their community.

Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
Doris Rios Duffy & Virginia Foley, Co-Presidents
P.O. Box 804, Baldwin, NY 11510
516-223-8080
www.baldwinchamber.com
Meets: 3rd Tuesday, site varies
Volunteer organization dedicated to the improvement of the business
community in Baldwin. Both business and resident members are welcome.

Baldwin Educational Assembly
Carol Stern, President
516-379-4337
Meets: monthly @ Baldwin High School
The BEA provides community input to the operation of the Baldwin School District.
The BEA studies and researches a variety of topics.

Baldwin Fire Department
Kevin Smith, Chief
Seven different locations
516-223-6858
To serve the community of Baldwin for EMS and fire calls.


Baldwin Homemakers
Sallie Iovino, President
Meets 1st Wed. of month, 7:30-9:30pm
763-9688, cell phone 917-592-7900
To educate members as to home centered crafts and skills,
which are then donated to community service projects.

Baldwin Lions Club
Janice Preisz, President
516-608-1553
Meets: 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:00PM @ Super Grand Buffet
1874-1878 Grand Ave.,
“Knights of the Blind”, International service org. focusing on issues of blindness, impaired vision & diabetes.

Baldwin PAL
Bob Cuccio, President
516-623-3111
Meets: 4th Mon. of month, 8:15pm @ Baldwin High School District Office
Provide activities for community children ages 4-18. Includes sports & community services, provides scholarship for high school senior, offers service awards to grade & middle school graduates.

Baldwin SEPTA
Ronna Ross, President
Evenings @ Baldwin schools
516-378-5295
We are a PTA that specializes in helping parents and students with
special education issues.

CAPS- Child Abuse Prevention Services
Betty Gross, President
516-621-0552
Roslyn facility, day & evening training.
Provides education workshops in schools throughout L.I.
Are looking for individuals to facilitate wkshps on child abuse, bully prevention
and internet safety. All training and material is provided by CAPS.
Time commitment: 2 hours per month.

Canine Companions for Independence
Shelly Shapiro, Contact Person
516-678-1507
Non-profit organization that uses volunteers to raise highly trained
assistance dogs.

Concerned Parents of Baldwin
Dr. Sonya Baker & Hazel Gibbons, Co-Presidents
516-330-8828
Meets: 3rd Monday @ Baldwin High School Library
Sponsors annual Martin Luther King grant at Baldwin High School, also
humanitarian award for outstanding community service as well as academic
scholarships to college bound seniors of African-American descent.

Cub Scout Pack 213
Richard Kling, Cubmaster
516-426-3102
Meets: last Wed. of month @ Plaza School
Inspire boys ages 6-10 to be helpful, courteous, and brave.

Freeport Animal Shelter
Stephanie Cieslik, President
516-317-5539
Meets: Weekday 10am-7pm, wkends 11am-4pm
2 Ryder Place, Freeport, NY 11520
No kill animal shelter, non-profit.

Hispanic American Women’s Club of L.I.
Silva Star, President
P.O. Box 652, Baldwin, NY 11510
516-378-7851- Carol Barnett
516-431-4145- Roz Candelaria
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of month @ 7:30 pm, location varies
To help and translate for Hispanic families with children with congenital heart problems. Also serve the local Hispanic community.

Kiwanis Club of Baldwin
Luis Herrera, President
Meets: Tuesdays, 7pm @ the Coral House
Benefits children

L.I. Children’s Museum
Suzanne Le Blanc, Exec. Director
Julia Foto contact person
11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
516-224-5853
Accepts volunteers interested in interacting with children & assisting with the museum educators in all aspects of museum operations.

L.I. Crisis Center
Linda Leonard, President
516-826-0244
Meetings: 2740 Martin Ave, Unit 2, Bellmore 11710
Provide 24/7 anonymous crisis counseling to L.I. residents along with info. & referrals.

Literacy Nassau
Tina Sanacore, Executive Director
516-486-2789, ext. 14
250 Fulton Ave., Hempstead 11550
Meetings: ongoing, different times & places
To assist adults through personalized instruction, to learn and/or improve their reading, writing and English speaking skills.

Nassau County Museums
Judy Pockriss, contact person
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Road
Old Bethpage, 11804
516-572-8416
Accepting volunteers for a variety of venues, i.e. nature preserves, historical museums, etc.

National Council of Jewish Women
C.C. Friedman & Ronnie Smithline, Co-Presidents
Meets one Wed. per month at member’s home.
516-766-1796

Operation Splash
Rob Weltner, President
Meets 1st Tuesday of month @ 7:30pm at the Freeport Recreation Ctr.
516-378-4770
To go out on boats and help clear the waterways.

Rotary International
Paul Lizio, President
516-359-9610
Meets: Thursdays, 12:15 pm @ Coral House
To inspire and encourage community service locally and provide networking opportunities for its’ members.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Div. 13
Joseph O’Leary, Flotilla Commander
Jean Geiger, SO/PA
516-795-7797
Meets: 2nd Thursday of month @ 8pm
Educating the public on boating safety, vessel examinations, and safety patrols.

Woman’s Advance Club of Baldwin, Inc.
Arlynn Streithorst, President
516-378-5013
Meets: Coral House, 3rd Thurs., 12 noon
Sept. – June
Charitable Org. to support local volunteer organizations and serve the community to the best of our ability.