The Long Island Community Chest (LICC) was founded by Matt Silver and Jamie Austin, when they realized there were many families that were slipping through the cracks, needing a little help to get them back on the right track. Jeff Cohen and Steve Kirschbaum have been with them from the very beginning.

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They wanted to prevent short-term family crises from turning into long-term problems. So they set upon creating an organization that would provide opportunities for individuals and companies to give back to the local community in a positive and uplifting way. Today Long Island Community Chest is made up of individuals and companies based on Long Island who are making a difference.

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LICC is an on-going fund that provides immediate, short-term financial support to needy individuals and families on Long Island. It is a 501c (3) nonprofit organization interested in helping people who have nowhere else to turn for support. These are the individuals in the community who have exhausted all traditional means of help.

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In 2003, Jeff announced, "I want to box to raise money for charity".  Matt and Jamie immediately said, "WE WILL BOX EACH OTHER!" and the Long Island Fight for Charity was born.  An annual boxing event with local businesspeople getting in the ring to raise money for the LICC and other charities on Long Island.