Approximately 800 people attended a can­dlelight vigil at Farmingdale University spon­sored by the Nassau-Suffolk Coalition for the Homeless. Included in that number was Ami­tyville

Memorial High School teacher Jason McGowan and eleven students - Kevin Torres, Siraj Cadet, Kristen Emmerich, Hellen Nunez, Tishawri Tate, Shakeim Legette, Shivinand Sohan, Crystal Cassie, Shanequa Wright, Rey­ana Williams and Gabriele Bernard - who not only connected and conversed with young peo­ple that are currently living in shelters, but also brought with them donations of canned goods, toiletries, clothing, and baby items. The vigil featured guest speaker Suffolk County Ex­ecutive Steve Levy and motivational speaker Father Frank Pizzarelli. Professional wrestler Mick Foley, a.k.a. Mankind, also lent his sup­port at the vigil, and spoke to the Amityville students, commending them on their commitment and involve­ment regarding homelessness on Long Island. Shown far left is Amityville Memorial High School Teacher Jason McGowan, who accompanied eleven high school students to Farmingdale University, where they participated in a candlelight vigil for the homeless.