United Veterans Beacon House awarded $300K to fund new program for Long Island veterans
Bay Shore nonprofit United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH) has been named a 2024 Bank of America Long Island Neighborhood Builder awardee and will receive $200,000 in flexible funding, the organization announced recently.
An additional $100,000 Bank of America grant will fund the launch of Beacon House’s Unmet Needs Program, which will enable the agency to expand its outreach efforts and services to veterans that currently fall outside of the agency’s scope of services.
More than 80,000 veterans live on Long Island, and Suffolk County is home to the largest population of veterans in New York State. UBVH is Long Island’s largest provider of housing and assistance for veterans.
“We are thrilled and humbled by Bank of America’s support of United Veterans Beacon House – and the veterans we serve,” says Frank Amalfitano, UVBH president and CEO. “Bank of America’s generosity illustrates its belief both in our mission and in our determination to fulfill our promises to Long Island’s veterans – namely, that we will assist any veteran with any need at any time.”
Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders’ flexible funding will help Beacon House enhance and upgrade the agency’s technology, which will enable the organization to provide streamlined services and afford employees more time to dedicate to veterans and programs.
“United Veterans Beacon House provides critical housing services and wraparound support for our community’s veterans,” said Marc Perez, president, Bank of America Long Island. “Providing United Veterans Beacon House with flexible funding and leadership training will help the organization keep preparing for long-term success as well as meet the immediate and future needs of veterans. We look forward to seeing them continue to thrive as they launch the Unmet Needs Program.”
To learn more about United Veterans Beacon House, visit www.uvbh.org.
