September 21st, 2023 – Islip Town Supervisor, Angie Carpenter and Councilman John Cochrane, a retired Naval Captain, joined with National Grid employee volunteers who are also Veterans, at the beautification of the grounds of a United Veterans Beacon House property by trimming bushes, removing trees, power washing, mulching beds, planting flowers, and removing a ramp.

National Grid employees also took time to hand write greeting cards to Veterans through the Act of Kindness card campaign.