CMM Cares, Inc., a 501(c)(3) and major supporter of veterans, children, and the arts on Long Island through fundraising, volunteering, and awareness campaigns, is pleased to welcome Peter J. Klein, CFA, CRPS, CAP, and Alan R. Sasserath, CPA, MS, to its Board of Directors. With the addition of two of Long Island’s most respected business leaders to its Board, CMM Cares is poised to make an even more significant impact in 2021 for the communities we serve.

Peter J. Klein is the Chief Investment Officer and Founder of ALINE Wealth. A published author with deep financial experience, Klein also brings considerable acumen in philanthropy, helping clients navigate family trusts, institutions, and nonprofits. He was named to the Forbes 2020 list of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in New York and his practice was named to WealthManagement Magazine’s first annual Thrive Awards list of fastest-growing financial advisors in 2019. Klein is very active in his community and is the recipient of numerous philanthropic and leadership awards. His focus on the nexus of wealth management and philanthropy will shape his service on the CMM Cares Board.

Alan R. Sasserath is a Managing Partner at Sasserath & Co., a premier firm providing accounting, tax, and financial management services to sophisticated businesses. He brings over 30 years of public accounting firm experience to his role with CMM Cares. With his strong background in accounting, tax, audit, and financial planning and his experience taking both Long Island and international businesses to the next level, Sasserath brings critical technical expertise to CMM Cares’ philanthropic efforts. 

As CMM Cares has grown from a handful of volunteers to a recognized nonprofit organization, we are pleased to grow our Board of Directors. CMM Cares will continue to bring the business community together for the greater good in 2021 and invest in initiatives that make a difference in the communities around us.

On November 18, 2019 CMM Cares was thrilled to receive the Corporate Leadership Award at Family Service League’s Great Chefs Gala in recognition of our support of our neighbors in need. Accepting the award on behalf of CMM Cares, Christine Malafi told a personal story of how she was inspired to join FSL’s board when she met a wounded veteran who relies on FSL’s food bank and had shared how much the organization meant to him. We also congratulate NYS Senator Phil Boyle, recipient of the Government Leadership Award, and we thank NYS Senator James Gaughran, who presented the firm with a Proclamation honoring our service to the community and New York State.

On October 21, CMM Cares hosted our inaugural Wine & Dine Benefit at the spectacular St. George’s Golf & Country Club to support the critical work of Family Service League. Friends, clients, and the business community came together to enjoy fine wines paired with luxury cheeses and chocolates during our VIP Hour and learned some of the secrets of wine pairings. As the sun went down, guests enjoyed live music over dinner featuring regional dishes from around the world, each expertly paired with their own wine, and many guests enjoyed the warm night out on the deck with a selection of hand-rolled cigars. Thank you to all our sponsors for your generous support, and to everyone who was able to join CMM Cares for this terrific event.

On July 30, 2019, CMM Cares hosted a bowling fundraiser benefiting Family Service League, an organization that supports families and children in need on Long Island. The business community came out in force to support the effort, as well as enjoy some quality time with their teams. Prizes were awarded to the best – and worst! – teams. Everyone enjoyed some networking, friendly competition, and had a great time as they bowled well after the event ended.

Thanks to the support of our sponsors, we were able to make a difference in the lives of our fellow Long Islanders.

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Early this month, our team spent time volunteering with children at Family Service League. We read a book to the children and helped them create a fun craft. The children were thrilled to spend some time with new people, and our time with them was very rewarding. CMM Cares has been collecting books to distribute to FSL’s preschool classrooms, and we’re proud to share that we collected more than 200 books!

In the fall we volunteered with America’s VetDogs, whose mission to restore independence and dignity to veterans touched us deeply. CMM Cares collected treats, toys, towels, cleaning supplies, and more to support these incredible service dogs and the brave individuals whose lives they change. 

The mercury may have hit 90, but our inaugural CMM Cares Day on August 7, 2018 was a terrific success.

Members of the CMM team volunteered with United Veterans Beacon House, an organization that provides temporary and permanent residence for military veterans and their families. Our volunteers, along with the exceptional team at Gary B Home Improvements, Inc., cleaned, painted, and spruced up two UVBH homes on the South Shore of Long Island and provided brand new outdoor patio sets for the residents to enjoy.

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