The INN

The 2023 INN Luncheon is "INN" just two short weeks at the Garden City Hotel! There are still a few seats left if you would like to attend, journal ads are due today or you can support by ordering a "Case for a Cause" and get great wines for the holidays! We can't wait to see you! www.the-inn.org/2023luncheon

County District Attorney Anne Donnelly and members of her team recently dropped off a generous donation of food, clothing and toiletries for guests of The INN. We are so grateful, especially for the men's clothing, something we are always INN need of!

The INN Luncheon is coming up on Friday, October 20th! Buy a case of wine for the holidays while supporting this event! Red or white or a little of both! Cases will be delivered to your home. Supply is limited, so order now! www.the-inn.org/2023luncheon

Our September Saturday Curbside Food Drive was rainy, but we still had our dedicated volunteers helping us out! Join INN for our next Saturday Monthluy Curbside drives on Oct 21st or Nov 18th! https://the-inn.org/curbsidefooddrive/

We are so grateful to the Allied Foundation for providing young INN guests with potty kits, to help kids transition from diapers to the potty. We accept donations of all essential items for guests, visit www.the-inn.org/donate-goods to see what we need right now!

We are in September! Thank you to Knoll Printing & Packaging and Nationalgrid for your help in the soup kitchen, warehouse and boutique! We welcome corporate volunteers groups to ! www.the-inn.org/volunteer

Due to a forecast of severe, inclement weather, The INN's Golf Classic and Pickleball Tournament will be postponed to Monday, October 30th at the Country Club Please visit our website for details www.the-inn.org/2023golf

September is ! With the cost of food quickly rising, we are 'INN' need of nonperishable food donations for the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen. Gather some friends and start a food drive, or drop-off items for donation Mon-Fri from 9-2pm or on Sat, Sept 23rd at our monthly curbside food drive! Visit www.the-inn.org/donate-goods for more details!

Just a reminder, The INN's facilities are closed today in observance of Enjoy the end of summer!

We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! The INN's main office, the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen and the Center for Transformative Change will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of the holiday.

Happy ! INN 1987, The INN opened the Oscar Romero INN, a shelter for people escaping the war in El Salvador who were homeless and ineligible for public assistance. For more INN facts, visit https://the-inn.org/40th-anniversary/

Get your bids 'INN' by today at 5pm for two tickets to the evening session of the U.S. Open for Sat 9/2 at 7pm at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing. If you own a Cadillac, you can park for free! Go to https://2023USOPEN.givesmart.com to start your bidding!

This just INN! Bid on two tickets to the U.S. Open Evening Session on Saturday, September 2nd at 7pm at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing. Seats: Sec 305, Row E, Seats 15 & 16. Auction ends on Wednesday, August 30th at 5pm. Visit https://2023USOPEN.givesmart.com to start bidding!

Thank you to the from the Nassau County Executive Office! We appreciate your service, we love to have a great group

to the group of volunteers from Baker Tilly US for your volunteer service day at the Mary Brennan INN ! Sign up your group today for a day to and ! www.the-inn.org/volunteer

Nurses from Shore University Hospital same-day admissions department decided to in helping INN guests, even though they help people every day at work! Thank you for your volunteer service!

FALL "INN!" Registration is now open for our fall fundraisers!
Monday, Sept. 18th, you can choose from Golf, Tennis or Pickleball tournaments at the Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove. On Friday, October 20th, our annual INN Luncheon will be held at the City Hotel. Visit our website, www.the-inn.org/events to participate INN fall!

On July 19th, we held a soft opening of a new small event, "A Dinner Party at the Mary Brennan INN" was held for a group of wonderful and happy attendees and INN supporters. We wish to thank INN Board member Peter Florey and Chef Jose for making this first intimate event a great success!

Recently, Nassau County District Attorney Ann Donnelly took a tour of our facilities to see how she can to further The INN's mission! DA Donnelly is pictured here to the right of Jean Kelly. DA Counsel Martin D. Meaney, and INN Board members Ed Grilli, Vicki Ferrara and Rob Kammerer were also INN attendance! www.the-inn.org

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'INN' 1986, residents from other towns also wanted to serve those in need in their own communities. Under The INN's umbrella, network soup kitchens opened in Long Beach, Hicksville, Central Islip and Patchogue. Freeport became the 5th location that year.

Happy August! With the start of this month comes the (sometimes) dreaded Back to School Supply list! Please consider helping young students and their families in the soup kitchen, CTC and The INN's shelters get all the supplies they need when school starts! You may drop-off items from our list, or order online and have the supplies sent directly to us! https://yougivegoods.com/theinnbts2023 Online orders must be completed by August 7th. www.the-inn.org/donategoods

Thank you to the Jesus is Light Church Group for your volunteer service at the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen!

Our Volunteer Manager was at the Manhasset Public Library to speak to members of AARP about opportunities at The INN! Find out how YOU can www.the-inn.org/volunteer

We love to welcome INN student to help us continue our mission of serving dignity, respect and love to guests! We were recently thrilled to have two great groups of students from and the Art Therapy program ! www.theinn.org/volunteer

Happy , where we are sharing 40 facts for 40 years of serving dignity, respect and love! ❤️ INN Fact #13: 'INN' 1987, John Brennan funded the purchase of 146-1488 Front Street in Hempstead to house the soup kitchen. He named the facility after his mother, Mary Brennan, a local humanitarian with a huge heart for helping others. It operated in that location for 13 years before moving to its current home a few blocks away on Madison Avenue in Hempstead. Visit https://the-inn.org/40th-anniversary/ for more facts and pics throughout the last 40 years, and to make your 40th anniversary gift!

It's ! INN Fact #12: In 1986, residents from other towns also wanted to serve those in need in their own communities. Under The INN's umbrella, network soup kitchens opened in Long Beach, Hicksville, Central Islip and Patchogue. Freeport became the 5th location that year. https://ow.ly/X3AW50P6MqA

This group from the New York Islanders helped out in the soup kitchen and warehouse on their volunteer day, and had a very INNspiring experience! Get your group by registering for a day to help those INN need in our LI communities! www.the-inn.org/volunteer

We wish to thank FLSV, LLP for sponsoring a meal at the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen last week and bringing this great group of volunteers to ! Contact us today to find out how YOUR group can sponsor a meal for guests 'INN' need, and volunteer for a great day of service! www.the-inn.org

Happy "INN"dependence day! The INN's main office, the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen and the Center for Transformative Change will be closed today in observance of the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, July 5th, for normal operations. We wish you a happy, safe and healthy holiday! www.the-inn.org

The Nassau County Bar Association , awarded The INN a $10k grant to help support the Oscar Romero INN (ORI), a special part of The INN's Long-Term Housing program. ORI is a transitional, supportive housing set-up for single men ages 18 and older. Guests of ORI work with caseworkers from The INN's Center for Transformative Change (CTC) with employment goals, medical & mental health concerns, legal issues and an array of support services. This will truly be helpful in continuing our mission. !

The INN has been awarded a grant from Bank of America that will help us continue to support guests in need in the soup kitchen, resource center, boutique and shelters. for your generosity!

It's ! 'INN' 1986, The INN was forced to leave Hempstead. No facility would offer its space to a soup kitchen. Instead, they resumed operations in Freeport temporarily. Learn more about The INN's last 40 years and make a 40th anniversary gift at https://the-inn.org/40th-anniversary/

It's a day of Recognition. Restoration. Celebration. In observance of Juneteenth, The INN's main office, the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen and the Center for Transformative Change will be closed. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, June 20th for regular operating hours, 9-5 for the main office, 9-2 for sit-down meals at the Mary Brennan INN, 9-4:30 for to-go meals at the Mary Brennan INN and 9-2 for the Center for Transformative Change. We wish you a happy and healthy holiday weekend!

Happy New Year from The INN!

We wish to thank Dr. Roger Simpson of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, PC for his generous donation to The INN! We are so grateful for your generosity!