Our Mission

We exist to create positive changes in the Western New York community by assisting the elderly, helping the disabled, nurturing leadership development and by helping families in need. We provide a place for individuals to volunteer their time, award scholarships and create programs that make our community a better place, just like Conor would have.

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE...

SMALL BUSINESS CHRISTMAS !

The Conor J. Long Foundation is excited to announce that we will be supporting local businesses in the community by purchasing $5,000 worth of Christmas gifts for local families in the Western New York community! Local businesses need our support more than ever before, this project helps support these businesses that need assistance this holiday season!

WANT TO JOIN US IN SUPPORTING LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES WHILE SUPPORTING WNY FAMILIES? HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP!

1) Purchase a gift for any age and gender from a locally owned business

2) Drop off your gift at Main Street Ice Cream in Hamburg during business hours

3) Follow us on social media to watch Santa deliver your gifts (socially distanced of course!) to WNY families between December 16th - 23rd!

Gifts can be dropped off at Main Street Ice Cream from November 22nd through December 16th!

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A Glance at our 2020

Meals for Health Care Heroes

March - May, 2020

The foundation teamed up with with local resturants to provide meals for our healthcare workers!

Mental Health Mondays

June - July 2020

The Conor J. Long Foundation teamed up with local mental health experts from the Western New York area to provide virtual learning sessions every week. Each week, a different expert
came on Zoom and addressed a certain issue taking place in today’s mental health world.

Elderwood Pen Pal Program

March, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, The CJL Foundation began a pen-pal program along with our friends over at Elderwood Assisted Living in Hamburg! We encouraged people in our hometown to write letters to residents of Elderwood to help create a new friendship during the health pandemic!

Wednesday Morning Yoga

February - March, 2020

This past spring, The Conor J. Long Foundation teamed up with Parent Child Connection of WNY to provide a youth yoga session for students in the Hamburg School District. This program was created to provide an outlet for kids in Elementary school to learn how to cope with stress and
mindfulness on a daily basis.

Ainsely's Angels Wheel Chair Donation

February, 2020

We are proud to partner with Ainsley’s Angles to provide Nathalie with a new outdoor
wheelchair! Thank you to everyone who helped make this gift possible!

Our 2020 Scholarship Winners

The Conor J. Long Foundation surprised our scholarship winners with a Zoom call to let them know that they won one of our $1,000 scholarships. The students were told that the interview was for "follow up questioning" before any final decisions were made. Check out some of their reactions from the Zoom call!

The Conor J. Long Foundation surprised our scholarship winners with a Zoom call to let them know that they won one of our $1,000 scholarships. Check out their reactions!