Inspired by the decades-long work of Students for 60,000, Friends strives to provide adults with meaningful opportunities to assist the poor. The group works on projects in Northport and throughout Long Island and builds partnerships in Nicaragua, continuing and complementing the hands-on work begun by Students in 1987.

Projects range from working with migrant workers to community gardens to building homes and assisting in the design of potable water systems. Friends is unique in that it enables people to volunteer and put their "real life" skills to use. From college students to senior citizens, we welcome you to join us as we walk hand in hand with the poor, providing the resources they need to break the vicious cycles of poverty. 
First Newsletter PublicationFeb 21, 2012
Happy New Year from Friends of Students for 60,000!  We are pleased to introduce our newsletter, new for 2012!  We want you to see what you began and where it’s going, and to provide you with a means to share your work with … Continue reading →
Meeting Minutes 01/05/2012Jan 19, 2012
1. Finances: Pete White gave a brief financial report, including grant monies remaining for local needy. 2. Water project in Nuevo Amanecer:  Before leaving for Nicaragua at end of December, Mike Cipoletti described the status of the project in Nuevo … Continue reading →
Meeting Minutes 12/01/2011Jan 19, 2012
Upstate Flood Relief:  Peter was asked by some upstate teachers for assistance for local families that were devastated by the floods from Hurricane Irene in August. The group agreed to provide $500 for a needy family. The Craven Family from … Continue reading →
  • Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26th, room H-109, Northport High School

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