Civil Rights Group Gets Big Donation

ERASE Racism, a civil rights organization founded and led by Huntington resident Elaine Gross, recently received a $25,000 donation from Community Advocates, a Roslyn Heights-based not-for-profit.

The grant recognizes ERASE Racism’s accomplishments during its first decade of operation in Syosset, according to a Community Advocates press release. The award coincides with the release of ERASE Racism’s new report, "Housing and Neighborhood Preferences of African Americans." 

“In a relatively short time, ERASE Racism has become widely recognized as the anchor and change-agent concerning the policies and practices affecting equal access to non-discriminatory housing choices, community development, quality education and health throughout, and beyond, Long Island,” said Community Advocates President and CEO, Marge Rogatz.

Founded in 1972, Community Advocates addresses homelessness and the lack of affordable housing on Long Island, especially for African Americans and Latinos.