ICYMI: Notorious Tattoo Helps Buy $3K In Gifts For LI Families

CENTEREACH, NY — Branches Long Island, a non-profit that focuses on community outreach, got special help from a tattoo parlor in Centereach this holiday season.

In its effort to assist Long Island families with buying gifts for the holidays, Branches Long Island asked people to "adopt" families in-need for Christmas, Samantha Morales, who runs the organization, said. Notorious Tattoo Company in Centereach stepped up, adopting all families waiting for assistance and those on Branches Long Island's waiting list.

Over $3,000 worth of gifts were purchased by Notorious Tattoo customers and will be given out to families through Branches Long Island.

Joel MacDonald, who owns Notorious Tattoo Company, opened the shop three years ago near the house he grew up in. He said that being an active member of the community, he wanted to help those who are struggling, especially with Christmas this week.

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