East End Fund for Children
The East End Fund for Children (EEFC) is a coalition of 7 local non-profits designed to meet the needs of the community’s most vulnerable.
EEFC provides essential food, mental health support, counseling, affordable childcare, and educational and recreational programming to over 3,500 local children every week.
Citarella has been a steadfast supporter of the East End Fund for Children, thanks to the generosity of its owner, Joe Gurrera. Each summer, Citarella launches a fundraising initiative and offers its shoppers multiple ways to contribute at its three South Fork locations.
Who is the East End Fund for Children?
EEFC is the brainchild of Dan Shedrick and was created in 2021 to meet the needs of the community’s most vulnerable members during the ongoing COVID crisis. It is comprised of 7 local non-profits that serve children and families across the East End of Long Island.
Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center
The Center provides care, education and enrichment programs for all marginalized East End children and families.
Children’s Museum of the East End
CMEE is a children’s museum and play center that also provides programming and community outreach.
Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center
The Eleanor Whitmore Center provides all-day affordable childcare and high-quality early education for children ages 18 months to 4 years for working families.
i-tri is a program for adolescent and teen girls that provides empowerment through triathlon training.
Project MOST is an after-school and learning program based in East Hampton.
The Retreat provides safety, shelter and support for victims of domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking.
S.Y.A. provides recreational programs during out-of-school time.
