Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) hosted an informative workshop at the Commack Public Library on Saturday, March 29, 2025, to help non-profit organizations learn how to access grants and understand the grant application process. Brown hosted this event in collaboration with the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), the Long Island Hispanic Pastoral Association and Fearless Footsteps. Presenters included M&T Bank’s Department of Community Outreach, Smithtown Attorney Hanzel Batista, Esq., Hauppauge CPA Paul Bellini and many others.

“Thank you to all of our incredible non-profit organizations that participated in this important event,” said Brown. “In order for these organizations to provide support services and resources to members of our community, it is essential they have access to grants that will help them continue to run efficiently and provide the best services possible. Special thanks to Erica Chase from the SBDC at Farmingdale State College for leading the presentation and Walter Mejia, Director of Hispanic Affairs for the Minority Assembly Conference for organizing the event. Non-profits make Long Islanders and New Yorkers’ lives better and I am happy to support them.”