FPALI Members Build New Home in Mastic Beach for Family in Need

Mastic Beach, NY; August 28, 2019 – It did not take much time for the Long Island Chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA of Long Island) in rallying members and their board to answer the call of community service by recently participating in a Habitat for Humanity "Build Day" through Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk. After a few phone calls and coordinating volunteers, FPA of Long Island stepped up quickly and assisted with the construction of a home in Mastic Beach, New York for a local family in need– helping to install new insulation, sheetrock and blocking the cabinets within the soon-to-be-completed home.

Habitat for Humanity "Build Day" brings local businesses, organizations and schools together each year to sponsor and construct new homes in Suffolk County for families in need. The FPA of Long Island members who participated were Mark A. Badami, Dominic V. Privitera, John A. Baldi, Scott Sanders, Steve Conroy, and Patricia Cimpric.

"Volunteering is one of the most selfless acts anyone can experience, and to help build this home and work alongside a family member that will live in this home is remarkable," commented Dominic V. Privitera, CFP®, CRPC®, Wealth Manager, LLC, Owner, "I learned so much about the family and it was a privilege to be part of this effort."

The family of four who will be moving into this new home had previously spent 29 years renting a room in a small space in Copiague, New York that was originally a storefront consisting of shared space with other families. The mother has been devoting full-time care to one of their sons who suffers from a mental disability so the father is able to work long hours to provide for the family and support their other son who attends college. The family found Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk in search of help with gaining a safer and more stable living environment. The Mastic Beach house is expected to be completed later this year and move-in ready by the winter.

Founded in 1973, the Financial Planning Association has 90 chapters nationally, including a Long Island chapter based at 200 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge, NY. The association is the principal professional organization for Certified Financial Planners (CFP) professionals, educators, and financial services providers. FPA of Long Island is a 501(c)(6) that provides its membership with education and training; standing behind the high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct. FPA of Long Island organizes monthly events and workshops to offer continuing education credits, while also keeping members informed of legislative issues, new tax laws and compliance. In addition, the FPA of Long Island hosts its flagship event, the Annual Symposium and Exhibition, offering financial professionals up to eight continuing education credits. For more information, visit: www.fpali.org.

Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk is an independently operated affiliate of Habitat of Humanity International. Its mission is to work with thousands of Suffolk County volunteers and low-income families to build and renovate homes for more decent communities.

For more information, visit: www.habitatsuffolk.org
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PHOTO CAPTIONS: (All photos are courtesy of Scott Sanders, who grants media permission of photo use):

• Photo 1: Pictured from left to right are Scott Sanders, Dominic V. Privitera and Steven Gonzales of Financial Planning Association of Long Island participating in Habitat for Humanity "Build Day" at a home in Mastic Beach, NY.

• Photo 2: Pictured is John A. Baldi of Financial Planning Association of Long Island helping to install insulation and sheetrock at Habitat for Humanity "Build Day" at a home in Mastic Beach, NY.

• Photo 3: Participating from Financial Planning Association of Long Island in Habitat for Humanity "Build Day" at a home in Mastic Beach, NY are (top row, left to right) are Steven Velasquez, Dominic V. Privitera and John A. Baldi with (bottom row, left to right) Avery Bliss, Scott Sanders, Stephen Conroy, Mark A. Badami, and Ryan Parsons.