09.19.2024 Business Cathy Demeroto to step down as CAST’s executive director Cathy Demeroto, who joined the Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation as its executive director in 2017, announced Monday she will resign from the position at the end of...
02.16.2024 Community CAST scores grant funds to meet swelling needs When Southold residents need assistance, they can depend on the Center for Advocacy, Support & Transformation, CAST. In return, Northforkers have proven the nonprofit can rely on them as...
01.18.2024 Community North Fork Polar Bears ‘Splash for CAST’ plunge returns Jan. 28 North Forkers are preparing once again to bravely plunge into icy cold waters to help neighbors in need. The North Fork Polar Bears, a winter swimming group with more...
12.15.2023 Community Artists to paint new life into old pews at CAST The retired church pews that once adorned the gathering hall at Southold’s Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation will soon get a refresh thanks to a partnership with North...
06.07.2023 News CAST director raises service dogs through paws4people to help vets and kids with disabilities Many North Forkers are familiar with Cathy Demeroto’s work as executive director of the Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation, which helps feed families in need as well as...
01.18.2023 Community CAST plans first coffeehouse event featuring stories of social justice The Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation will host its first coffeehouse Saturday, Jan. 21, with the help of the New York State Council for the Arts. In honor...
01.05.2023 Community 2022 Person of the Year: Erica Steindl Take a walk through the headquarters of the Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation in Southold — it was once a Methodist church — and it’s possible to get...
12.09.2022 Columns Equal Time: CAST needs help as it helps others The Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation, formerly Community Action Southold Town, has been serving Town of Southold residents since 1965. We have a long history as a trusted...
12.02.2022 Government Board delays funding decision for struggling organizations The Southold Town Board on Tuesday argued over a request from the Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation for immediate financial help as the group deals with record numbers...
11.23.2022 Government Southold Town Board may consider guidelines for supporting struggling aid groups A funding request made by the Center for Advocacy Support and Transformation at a budget hearing earlier this month generated heated debate at a Town Board work session last...
