The Anchor Program Fund, Inc

Anchor Program Fund, Inc., is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that accepts donations to fund special activities and events, as well as the necessary supplies and equipment, for individuals with disabilities participating in programs like ANCHOR. ANCHOR (ANSWERING THE NEEDS OF CITIZENS WITH HANDICAPS THROUGH ORGANIZED RECREATION) IS A YEAR-ROUND RECREATION PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, ACTING THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION. THE PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHO RESIDE IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD. THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD'S CAMP ANCHOR PROGRAM PROVIDES PROGRAMS AFTER SCHOOL AND ON SATURDAYS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE TOWNSHIP DURING THE FALL, WINTER AND SPRING. A COMPREHENSIVE SIX-WEEK SUMMER CAMP LOCATED IN LIDO BEACH IS ALSO OFFERED TO THE TOWN'S SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION.