Summer has officially arrived!

Hope you have been staying cool, Friend of New Ground!

Summer has found its way to New Ground as the school year ends. Thanks to all who supported our Summer Education Program with our Summer Kick-Off Raffle.

In case you missed it, scroll down to see the event photos and digital tournament booklet from our Steve J. DiMare Memorial Golf Classic. THANK YOU to everyone who participated, making this our most successful golf tournament and dinner in 35 years!

Your unwavering support ensures we continue to help our Veterans and families Break the Cycle of Homelessness.

Now Presenting:

New Ground's 35th Anniversary Interview Series

In commemoration of this 35th Anniversary, we launched a special project to celebrate not only New Ground's successes over the years, but the individuals who helped make it happen.

One of our Vice Presidents, Ed Thomas, discusses New Ground's Veterans Program and what it means to him.

Stay tuned for the next interview to be released in July!

35th Anniversary Series

New Ground Supporting Veterans

A single Veteran mom and her 10 year old son were homeless and separated for over a year, with mom living out of her car while her son stayed with his grandparents.

Despite a full-time job, she did not earn enough to afford a place to live. She was also in college, knowing it would help her earn a higher salary. However, while working towards her goal, she lost her apartment when her landlord increased the rent.

Last Fall, New Ground reunited her and her son, helping them secure housing. Her son is flourishing in all areas of life again. Mom has recently completed her bachelor degree and is working with her social worker to find employment with a significantly better salary. At the same time, she’s paying down her debts and trying to put the rest of her life back together.

Although they still have more work to do, this Veteran family has been working hard and is well on the way to a brighter future!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Team New Ground is back for the

2026 TCS NYC Marathon!

Our team of 10 has begun fundraising for this year's NYC marathon. If you would like to support their fundraising efforts and help them reach their goals, check out the Team New Ground fundraising page here.

Stay tuned on our social media to learn more about our team!

Celebrating TogetherTuesday

June 23rd, 2026 marks the first ever annual TogetherTuesday, which is an initiative that encourages individuals to give back to their community through visible actions and acts of kindness. New Ground is recognizing TogetherTuesday by celebrating our donors and supporters for their generosity. Thank you for thinking of New Ground and our families - together we can break the cycle of homelessness this TogetherTuesday and for days to come.

Interested in hosting a drive to help struggling Long Island Veterans, children, and parents this summer? Email info@newground.org for more information about how you can make a difference for our neighbors most in need!