2026

A special thank you to our partners and supporters: Allied Foundation, Elmont Target, Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc., Family Service League Long Island, and South Ozone Park Wesleyan Church. Your generosity helped provide comfort, joy, and needed support to the families we serve. Together, we are creating moments that remind families they are seen, valued, and supported.

• Monthly Warm Meals Program
  Through our Monthly Warm Meals Program, Compassion Champions partners with South Ozone Park Wesleyan Church and community organizations to provide nutritious meals, fellowship, and support to individuals and families at a local shelter in Queens, NY. More than a meal, these gatherings create opportunities for connection, dignity, and community. This initiative reinforced our commitment to consistent, relationship-driven service and sustainable community impact.

• January 2026 – MLK Day of Service
  In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day, Compassion Champions youth leaders assembled 105 hygiene kits for women living in shelters. This initiative centered on dignity, care, and well-being while empowering youth to lead through service. Thank you to our partners at Target, Allied Foundation, and South Ozone Park Wesleyan Church

• March 2026 – Women’s History Month Initiative
  Compassion Champions partnered with community organizations to distribute 140+ wellness kits to women across three shelters. This initiative uplifted and supported women by providing essential care items that promote health, dignity, and well-being. Thank you to South Ozone Park Wesleyan Church and Target Long Island stores.

• May 2026 – Compassion Champions in Buffalo, NY.
  We partnered with Family Promise of WNY in Buffalo, NY, to support families and children in their care by donating toys, non-perishable food items, and drinks for residents.
  Compassion Champions also visited Compass House Emergency Shelter and Resource Center in Buffalo, NY, where we donated mini hygiene kits and socks for youth in need.

• June to August 2026 – Give Back with a Backpack
  Compassion Champions invites you to partner with us as we “Give Back with a Backpack”!
  Every $15 donation will provide a backpack filled with essential school supplies for a child in need living in a local shelter.
  Your support can help ensure that every student starts the school year feeling confident, prepared, and supported.

• June 2026 – Mini Baby Shower
  Compassion Champions hosted a mini baby shower for pregnant and new moms, along with a warm meal for residents. The day was filled with care, kindness, and meaningful moments for families.

2025

• January 2025 – Warm Hearts, Warm Kids Winter Drive
  Collected, purchased, and distributed 50 coats, hats, scarves, and gloves to children and families in shelters, helping them stay warm during the winter months.
• February 3, 2025 – Warm Hearts, Warm Kids Initiative
  Partnered with MTO Global to distribute snacks, hygiene items, and socks to 50 children in a local shelter, offering comfort and basic necessities.
• March 2025 – Read Across America Month
  Collected, donated, and distributed books to children in two shelters, promoting literacy and a love for reading.
• March 2025 – Women’s History Month Initiative
  Partnered with local churches and businesses to collect donations and distribute feminine care kits to over 200 women in shelters, supporting their health and well-being.
• April 2025 – Prom Dresses and Shoe Donations
  Collected, sorted, and distributed prom dresses and shoes to youth in local shelters and the Queens Library Prom Attire Collection & Giveaway Event.
• May 2025 – Hop Into Spring Event
  In May 2025, we partnered with a local church and generous businesses to bring Hop Into Spring to life—a joyful celebration for over 100 children and their families from two Long Island shelters. The day was filled with creativity, laughter, and community spirit. Guests enjoyed hands-on gardening activities, interactive games, storytime, delicious snacks, ice cream treats, and a heartwarming visit from the Easter Bunny. It was a beautiful reminder of the power of compassion and collaboration in creating memorable experiences for families in need.
• July/August 2025 – Give Back with a Backpack
  

  Hosted three backpack distribution events across Queens and Long Island, NY, providing over 250+ backpacks filled with school supplies, lunch kits, t-shirts, and snacks to children living in shelters.
  This initiative ensured students began the school year feeling confident, prepared, and supported.

• November 2025 – Season of Giving Begins
  Our youth volunteers kicked off the holiday season by assembling 25 Samaritan’s Purse shoeboxes for children in need. This initiative highlighted the power of small acts of kindness in creating meaningful impact.

• November 2025 – Coat & Winter Accessories Drive
  Collected coats, hats, scarves, and gloves to support children and families in shelters, helping them stay warm during the winter months.

• December 2025 – #GreatGiftogether Partnership
  Through our partnership with Target Lake Success, Compassion Champions provided wrapped gifts to children and families, helping make the holiday season extra special. This collaboration strengthened our ability to deliver meaningful holiday support to the families we serve.

• December 2025 – Holiday Celebration & Toy Drive

  Compassion Champions hosted a joyful holiday celebration, bringing together volunteers, teens, and community partners to support families in need. Because of generous contributions, we distributed 300+ toys, sneakers, backpacks, winter coats, winter accessories, and snacks. This event created a meaningful and uplifting holiday experience for children and families.

  Thank you to our partners: Target Lake Success, National Grid, Moonjumpers Charitable Foundation, Long Island Nets, John Theissen Children’s Foundation, South Ozone Park Wesleyan Church, The Inn at New Hyde Park, and all our community supporters.

 2024

• August 2024 – Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
  Volunteered in Westbury, NY, distributing over 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in shelters, ensuring they started the school year prepared and confident.
• November 2024 – Hygiene Kit Drive
  Packed and distributed over 300 hygiene kits to adults across three shelters, providing essential personal care items to those in need.
• December 2024 – Holiday Toy Drive
  Collected and distributed over 400 toys to children in shelters, spreading joy and holiday spirit during the Christmas season.

2023

• December 2023 – Holiday Toys Giveaway
  Partnered with local non-profits and community organizations to collect and distribute toys to children in Queens and Long Island, NY, bringing holiday cheer to underserved families.

Compassion Champions Projects and Programs:

1. Youth and Teen Initiatives

Programs designed to support infants, children, and teenagers by providing essential resources, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and academic growth.

2. Family and Community Programs

Initiatives that cater to families and serve the broader community through resource distribution, engagement activities, and support services aimed at fostering stability and empowerment.

3. Programs and Services

A range of support services designed to enhance professional development, well-being, and community engagement, including:

• Resume Writing Assistance – Helping individuals craft professional resumes for job applications.
• Workshops – Educational and skill-building sessions tailored to career readiness, leadership, and personal development.
• Job Search and Referrals – Connecting individuals with employment opportunities and offering job placement support.
• Mental Health Counseling – Providing access to mental health resources and support for individuals and families.
• Administrative Support – Offering assistance with paperwork, applications, and other essential tasks.