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10 YEARS OF UPLIFT. 💚🤍💜💛❤️

In August of 2016, Uplift Our Towns was born out of a difficult moment for our community.

Roberto Clemente Park, one of the largest and most important parks in our community, was closed because of illegal dumping.

What began with a desire to see Roberto Clemente Park restored and our community given the attention it deserved grew into a commitment to serve, advocate, and uplift our communities for years to come.

We decided that we couldn’t just complain about what was happening around us. We had to get involved. We had to show up. We had to UPLIFT.

Over the past 10 years, we’ve worked alongside residents, volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, schools, libraries and government to create opportunities and provide support wherever we could.

From community cleanups and youth programs, to providing clothing and essentials to families, hosting events, suorting young people, and advocating for the revitalization of Roberto Clemente Park, the mission has always been the same: serve our communities.

40,000+ pairs of Bombas socks distributed.
4,200+ shirts & underwear distributed.
15 youth gaming tournaments.
100s of families supported.
10 years of community service.

And while the numbers are something we’re proud of, the people are what matter most.

Every volunteer who showed up.
Every donor who believed in us.
Every partner who opened a door.
Every young person we were able to encourage.
Every family we were able to help.

That’s the real impact.

Ten years later, we’re still here. Still showing up. Still advocating. Still building. Still believing that our communities deserve our best.

10 years down. We’re just getting started.

Thank you to all the amazing people who have served on our board throughout the years as well.

Uplift Our Towns Inc.
Community First. Community Always. 💜💛💚🤍❤️

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Thank you for the interview and all the promotion of this event @rodinimaximum.

Let’s hope the rain holds off for this Saturdays 3v3 Youth Basketball 🏀 Tournament at Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood, NY.

Thank you to @theaccountablevillage group for partnering up with @upliftourtowns and helping bring this event to life. Bringing the community free food, free haircuts, free school supplies, music and so much more.

Thank you to @cesspool_pros_ for being our main sponsor and providing the jerseys that will be giving out for free to all the players.

@islipforward will be there handing out free backpacks and school supplies.

Can’t wait.

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🏀 IT’S ALMOST HERE! 🏀

Uplift Our Towns is bringing our 1st Annual 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament to Roberto Clemente Park! 🧡💙

📅 Saturday, August 22nd
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Roberto Clemente Park, Brentwood

FREE youth tournament for ages 10–18, with custom reversible jerseys, food, music, school supplies, community resources & more!

🤝 Proud to partner with The Accountable Village Group
🎽 Jerseys sponsored by Cesspool Pro’s
🎒 School supplies & 200+ backpacks with Islip Forward
🥤 Refreshments sponsored by Coca-Cola

Register your team today at UpliftOurTowns.org!

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🚨 Tickets will be available next week, but it is official 🚨

You won’t want to miss this amazing event

The Winners Factory is more than a networking event; it’s a room full of professionals looking to build relationships, create referral partnerships, celebrate and grow their businesses.

Only 150 will be available , and there will be no tickets at the door. First come, first served.

Your ticket includes:
• Open bar
• Food & refreshments
• Live DJ & entertainment
• Photo Booth
• Sponsor activations
• On-site parking

Thursday, August 20 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

DM for Early Ticket Link Access

#realestatenetwork #realestatenetworking #freeportny #longisland #longislandevents

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🏀 Reversible jerseys are officially in production for Uplift Our Towns’ Inaugural 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament!

Join us on Saturday, August 22nd at Roberto Clemente Park for a day of basketball, community, and giving back.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible supporters and partners who are helping make this event possible:

🧡 Cesspool Pro’s – Our Title Sponsor. Thank you for believing in our mission and continuing to invest in our youth and community.

👕 Team Dedication Apparel – These reversible jerseys came out 🔥! Thank you for bringing our vision to life with an amazing design and quality product.

🤝 The Accountable Village Group – Thank you for partnering with us to help expand this event and reach even more young people in our community. We’re stronger together!

🎒 Islip Forward will also be on-site giving away FREE backpacks and school supplies while supplies last to help local families get ready for the new school year.

We’re still:
✅ Accepting event sponsors.
✅ Looking for community organizations to table at the event and provide free resources and services to local families.
🏀 Registering youth teams in the 10–12, 13–15, and 16–18 age divisions.

Registration is FREE!

🔗 Register your team today — link in our bio.

Let’s build community, empower our youth, and make this inaugural tournament one to remember! 💙🧡 #UpliftOurTowns #3on3Basketball #CommunityFirst #BrentwoodNY #RobertoClementePark

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As we reflect on the 16th Annual Clean Streets Project, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this event possible. 💛🖤

Thank you to all of our sponsors for believing in our mission and investing in our community.

Congratulations to Lady Combs, who was recognized by @guadron_islip_councilman and the Town of Islip for her outstanding dedication and service to our community. This honor is well deserved.

Thank you to the @thetownofislip for providing the stage, porta potties, power, PA system, podium, and staff support that helped make the event possible.

Thank you to @cesspool_pros_ for handling the collection and removal of the trash gathered throughout the day. Also for their TV and Bike raffle donations and tables and chairs for the event.

Thank you to @suffolk.transportation.service and their drivers for safely transporting our volunteers to and from cleanup locations.

Thank you to @mamasgardenli for providing the delicious food that kept our volunteers fueled and energized.

Thank you to the @scpd3rdprecinct for their continued support and partnership.

Thank you to our communities anonymous graffiti clean up angel for doing the work all year round.

#CleanStreetsProject #UpliftOurTowns #CommunityPride #Volunteer #16thannualcleanstreetsproject

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We are so honored and grateful to the Melville Fire Department for recognizing us yesterday. Standing before such a dedicated group of firefighters, alongside our amazing family, friends and the Half Hollow Hills staff was truly a humbling experience.

We don’t take this moment lightly. What we did came from a place of instinct and compassion and to be acknowledged for it means more than words can express.

Thank you for your unwavering support of our family and for giving Jovani the opportunity to serve and grow within this amazing community of firefighters. This is a moment we will carry with us forever. #community #localheros #longislandstrong #actsofservice

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Mr. Grey Says: Protect Your Legacy — Get a Will Today

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On this episode of The Real Men Group Podcast, Mr. Grey breaks down one of the most important conversations we don’t have enough — the power of having a will. He explains why every man and woman, no matter your age, income, or family size, needs to protect their assets, secure their children’s future, and make sure your legacy is handled the way you intended. @chinocheeze on the beat @shawndoto

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Mr. Grey sits down with financial expert @shawndoto for a deep conversation about legacy planning, wealth protection, and the power of creating Wills & Trusts. Too many of us work hard but don’t structure our money to work for us — this discussion breaks down how to keep your assets in the family, avoid probate, and build generational wealth the smart way. This throwback reminds us that real men don’t just make money — they make plans for it. @chinocheeze on the beat!

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✨ I was so present in the moment that I barely took any pictures — and honestly, my heart is full because of it. Thank you to everyone who made this night so special, including those I didn’t get a chance to capture in a photo. 🙌🏼 Every single one of you is making an impact in your own industry, and I’m grateful to witness how God is using each of you as an example for our generation and for our communities.

Here’s to more success, more blessings, and all that God has in store for us. I truly believe the best is yet to come. 🥂💫

#FaithInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #GodsPlan #KingdomBuilders #LegacyMakers #LatinoEntrepreneurs #BlessedAndGrateful #NetworkingWithPurpose #FirstGenSuccess #CommunityOverCompetition #explorepage

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A special thank you to my Uplift team 🙌🏽 💚💜

You all made today’s event look easy — but I know the hard work, dedication, and love that went into every detail. You are the heart of this organization, and the reason everything ran so smoothly.

I’m so proud of what we accomplished together. Thank you for showing up, giving your all, and making a real impact.

@theoriginalfetty (not pictured 😐)

#UpliftOurTowns #CleanStreetsProject #DreamTeam #CommunityChampions #Gratitude #15YearsStrong

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