About Us

Our Mission

Our reason for being..

To engage in humanitarian aid and emergency relief, including but not limited to providing access to food, shelter, clothes, education, and basic necessities to children and families who have been affected by natural disasters or other underserved populations, and provide resources to restore vital community infrastructure.

Our VISION

Championing Quality of Life for Those in Need

Purple Knights is working on building a powerful legacy as a human and social services organization that will dedicate its efforts to improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable communities. We will strive to provide access to services and sustainable programs.

Emergency Relief

We provide immediate aid, including food, shelter, and medical assistance, to communities affected by disasters or crises worldwide.

Food Assistance

We provide essential access to nutritious meals and groceries for individuals and families facing food insecurity, fostering healthier communities.

Community Support

We provide support with job training, SNAP assistance, referrals, and specialized programs for veterans, women, children, and seniors.

Healthy Market

We provide free groceries and essential food items to individuals and families in need, helping to alleviate hunger and promote well-being in the community.

Taisha Freeman Rosenthal

Executive Director

Leadership

Taisha Freeman Rosenthal, is currently serving as the Executive Director for Purple Knights, with over two decades of experience in Long Island’s non-profit sector. Taisha has been working in the human services industry with the emphasis in advocating and assisting communities with various needs, from traditional needs to tailored needs.

During the COVID 19 pandemic, Taisha led a team of staff , volunteers, she supported and mentored displaced interns from Adelphi University, students pursuing a career in Social Work. Together they created a dynamic team and supported the underserved communities, by providing easy access to food, toiletries, transportation, deliveries for homebound community members, medical referrals, access to free phone services, wifi services, utilities assistance and financial assistance for burial services.

Taisha has been instrumental in educating the community about policy changes and eligibility requirements and has had the opportunity to build a rapport in the Latino, African American, Haitian Creole and South Asian communities by easing their hesitancy to apply to services due to language barriers and questions about their immigration status.

As a former member of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee in Long Island, she is aware of the need to include diversity as an important aspect of all the work that will be accomplished by Purple Knights for our Carolinians Communities.

Lets work together to help communities in need!

Humanitarian aid, emergency relief, and resources to restore vital community infrastructure.