Our Community at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown
In Our Community
With deep roots on Long Island and in St. James, Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown believes a great dealership is also a good neighbor — and the Buzzetta family invests their time, gifts, and sponsorships across the causes that make our community stronger.
A Family Tradition of Giving Back
Community engagement and philanthropy are part of who we are. The Buzzetta family gets involved any way they can — contributing raffle gifts, backing charitable causes, prioritizing recycling, sponsoring local events, and supporting neighborhood businesses. Those efforts build lasting relationships we look forward to growing for years to come.
Children, Families & Youth
Alternatives for Children
Founded in 1988, Alternatives for Children is a Long Island nonprofit providing early intervention, preschool special education, and child care for children with disabilities alongside their typically developing peers.
Angela’s House
Founded in 1992, Angela’s House coordinates complex home-care and residential services for medically fragile children, helping their families thrive.
Smithtown Children’s Foundation
The Smithtown Children’s Foundation provides financial and emotional support to families in crisis across the Smithtown School District.
EJ’s PJs
EJ’s PJs collects new pajamas for children in need on Long Island and has gathered more than 100,000 pairs since 2011 through a network of local partners.
Help Mrs. Claus
Help Mrs. Claus matches underprivileged children with volunteers who shop for, wrap, and deliver Christmas gifts, brightening the holidays for thousands of kids.
The Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation
Created in memory of six-year-old Paige, the Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation funds a Stony Brook Medicine fellowship dedicated to the early detection of brain AVMs and aneurysms.
Hunger Relief & Basic Needs
Island Harvest
Long Island’s largest food bank, Island Harvest feeds more than 500,000 people a year and runs programs like its weekend BackPack Program for kids.
Long Island Cares
Founded in 1980 by Harry Chapin, Long Island Cares has distributed more than a billion pounds of food and essentials through food banks, mobile pantries, and emergency assistance.
Angels of Long Island
Founded in 2015, Angels of Long Island offers a food pantry, clothing closets, baby supplies, and financial assistance to neighbors working through a crisis.
Toys for Tots
Run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve since 1947, Toys for Tots collects new, unwrapped toys and distributes them to children in need at the holidays.
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities provides a place to stay for families of seriously ill children, with houses and family rooms near children’s hospitals worldwide.
Faith Communities
St. James Church
A Roman Catholic parish in East Setauket founded in 1848, St. James Church offers Masses, religious education, social services, and cultural events for an active community.
St. Patrick’s Church
Founded in 1848, the Church of St. Patrick is the oldest Catholic church in Huntington and home to a vibrant parish offering worship, education, and social outreach.
Saint Catherine of Sienna
Founded in 1906, Saint Catherine of Sienna supports a strong school, adult education, and social-justice initiatives serving the homeless and vulnerable.
Temple Sinai of Massapequa
A Reform synagogue founded in 1954, Temple Sinai offers Shabbat services, adult education, youth programs, and active social-action work.
Arts, History & Local Business
Smithtown Performing Arts Center
A nonprofit theater in Smithtown since 1932, the Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents plays, musicals, films, children’s theater, classes, and summer camps.
Celebrate St. James
Celebrate St. James preserves the history and culture of St. James through concerts, art exhibits, and family events, and champions the historic Calderone Theatre — a cause we’re proud to support at its Save the St. James Theater Gala.
St. James Calderone Theatre
Built in 1925 and saved from demolition by local residents, the St. James Calderone Theatre now hosts concerts, plays, and art exhibits after its restoration.
Smithtown Historical Society
Founded in 1955 and headquartered in the 1845 Roseneath Cottage, the Smithtown Historical Society preserves local history through exhibitions, research, and events.
Smithtown Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1949 with more than 800 members, the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development through networking, education, advocacy, and marketing.
Schools, Sports & Students
From the classroom to the sidelines, we’re proud to back the students, teams, and school communities that make Long Island a great place to grow up.
Three Village School District
Serving Old Field, Poquott, Setauket, and Stony Brook, the Three Village School District pairs strong academics and specialized programs with championship athletics and arts.
Port Jefferson Prom
The Port Jefferson Prom is a cherished rite of passage — a night of celebration, dancing, and memories at Ward Melville High School.
Smithtown Booster Club
Supporting Smithtown student-athletes since 1951, the Smithtown Booster Club funds equipment, awards, and scholarships through parents, coaches, and neighbors.
Health, Animals & Environment
World of Pink Foundation
Founded in 2016, the World of Pink Foundation provides free, comprehensive aftercare to women recovering from every phase of breast surgery.
Drive For Drew
Drive For Drew is an annual tournament benefiting Drew, a child living with H-ABC, a rare genetic disorder that progressively affects the nervous system.
St. Johnland Nursing Center
The St. Johnland Nursing Center in Kings Park offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation for Alzheimer’s and dementia care, head injuries, and subacute and adult day care.
One Tree Planted
One Tree Planted plants a tree for every dollar donated and has restored more than 92 million trees across 80-plus countries since 2014.
Paws of War
Founded in 2011, Paws of War trains and provides service dogs for veterans and first responders and rescues animals from war zones.
Yorkie 911 Rescue
Yorkie 911 Rescue is a volunteer foster network caring for Yorkies and other small breeds since 2010 — a partnership we celebrated at a joint adoption event.
Events, Sponsorships & Associations
Pace Memorial Golf Outing
Held each year at the Nissequogue Golf Club, the Arthur and William J. Pace Memorial Golf Outing raises funds for Angela’s House and its Everyday Wishes program.
Long Island Auto Body Repairmen’s Association
The Long Island Auto Body Repairmen’s Association represents more than 500 independent collision-repair shops across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Long Island Professional Horsemen’s Association
Founded in 1947, the Long Island Professional Horsemen’s Association promotes equestrian sport through education, scholarships, and shows as one of sixteen National PHA chapters.
Partner With Us
Involved with a cause that matters to our community? We’d love to hear from you and explore how Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown can help.