As the family of Riverhead native Dashan Briggs makes his funeral arrangements, community members are looking for ways to help his widow and their young children. READ
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A fundraising effort for a retired FDNY firefighter who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident last month in Riverhead has already gained thousands of dollars. READ
GoFundMe describes itself as the world’s number one personal fundraising site, with over $2 billion raised in its first five years in business.
It’s a crowdfunding source that has no doubt done a lot of good in our communities and elsewhere in the world. READ
An 18-year-old Eastport man was seriously injured when he lost control of his car on icy roads and crashed into a utility pole in Northampton Friday morning. But while the teen remains in critical condition at a nearby hospital, his friends, family, church and community are rallying behind him.
Mike and Melanie Drozd have tried for two years for have a child. Now, they’re hoping an egg donor can help them start a family. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)
Twenty-five dollars might not have the buying power it used to. But when it’s multiplied, it can go a long way.
Indeed, it can help start a family. (more…)
Friends and family of a Riverhead man who died suddenly this past weekend are helping his family, as a virtual fundraiser has been organized to help pay for the man’s funeral costs. (more…)