Each year, 9-1-1 Veterans holds our Veterans Appreciation Night. We recognize the Veteran of the Year and our Civilian of the Year. The recipients are chosen by the Board of 9-1-1 Veterans in honor of their dedication and service to military veterans here on Long Island. In addition to the buffet dinner, there is DJ entertainment and various raffles and door prizes. The event raises money for the mission of 9-1-1 Veterans -- which is to provide emergency financial assistance to our own veterans who live in our communites.

We provide emergency financial assistance in the form of rent payments, past due utility bills and expenses that can help military veterans or those currently serving in the military to get back on their feet.

The founder of 9-1-1 Veterans, Stephen J. Clark believed that communities should take ownership of our veterans by providing any needed support. He felt that money donated by Long Islanders should benefit Long Islanders. In 2008 starting with a coffee can, Steve asked family, friends and co workers for donations to support his project and now 9-1-1 Veterans has distributed over $200,000 to veterans right here in our home towns. Steve created something that would grow bigger than he ever imagined.

Unfortunately in December 2010, after a long battle with cancer, we lost our friend and founder. Stephen J. Clark was a Navy Veteran, attaining the rank of Command Master Chief and a proud member of the Suffolk County Police Department.
Our Golf Outing is to raise funds to continue Steve’s idea of helping our veterans and to remember Steve Clark for his unselfish dedication to giving back to those that currently serve or have served our country.

We thank you in advance for your support and generosity. With your help, we can keep Steve Clark’s dream alive.