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Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board

Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board

Creating Opportunities
for Glen Cove's Youth

Supporting programs, scholarships, youth employment, mentoring, family services and community initiatives that help local young people learn, grow and thrive.

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Evening of Tastings

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

An Evening Supporting Glen Cove Youth

Join us at The Metropolitan for tastings, a light buffet, music, dancing, casino-style tables and a memorable evening supporting programs and opportunities for Glen Cove youth.

Date October 22, 2026
Time 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Location The Metropolitan
Tickets $100

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Who We Are

Investing in Glen Cove's Next Generation

The Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening opportunities for Glen Cove's children, teens and families.

Through fundraising, scholarships, events, partnerships and community support, the Friends helps strengthen programs and services offered through the Glen Cove Youth Bureau.

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Community support benefiting Glen Cove youth and families
Community Powered Bringing people together to create more opportunities for Glen Cove youth.

Programs

Programs That Help Young People Thrive

The Friends helps strengthen a wide range of Youth Bureau programs and opportunities.

Glen Cove youth employment participants

Skills & Experience

Youth Employment

Teens develop job readiness, workplace confidence, responsibility and practical employment skills.

Children participating in an after-school enrichment activity

Learning & Enrichment

After-School Programs

Homework support, enrichment, creative activities and positive social experiences continue after the school day.

Young people taking part in a mentoring activity

Positive Connections

Mentoring

Supportive relationships and shared experiences help young people build confidence and life skills.

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Why It Matters

Helping Young People Build Stronger Futures

Friends support helps expand opportunities for learning, connection, growth and community involvement.

Learn
Education & Enrichment

Supporting learning, creativity and experiences beyond the classroom.

Grow
Skills & Confidence

Helping young people develop independence, responsibility and real-world skills.

Connect
Mentoring & Community

Creating positive relationships and stronger connections throughout Glen Cove.

Thrive
Family Support

Helping strengthen the resources available to local children and families.

Scholarships

Supporting Glen Cove's Graduating Students

The Friends proudly supports scholarship opportunities that recognize students for participation, service, leadership and dedication to their education.

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Investing in Education and the future of Glen Cove's young people.

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Be Part of the Difference

Donate, attend an event, become a sponsor or help spread the word. Every form of support helps create more opportunities for Glen Cove youth.

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Donate

Help support programs, scholarships, youth employment and family assistance.

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Attend

Join fundraising events that bring friends and neighbors together.

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Get Involved

Explore sponsorships, partnerships and other ways to help.

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Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board

Questions about programs, events, scholarships, donations, sponsorships or ways to get involved?

Contact

Spiro Tsirkas

Executive Director, Glen Cove Youth Bureau

stsirkas@glencoveny.gov
516-671-4600