Office of Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement

The purposes for which the Board is formed are as follows:

• Bring to the attention of the County Executive those issues that impact upon the African-American communities throughout the County of Suffolk.
• Seek community input on relevant issues that impact their communities.
• Improve communications between the African-American communities, government, and its residents.
• Address pertinent issues, some of which include:
  • Education
  • Health
  • Legislation
  • Small Business Development/Economic Development
• Encourage civic participation in the communities

The purposes of the Board shall be promoted through educational programs, conferences, committees, projects and other programs.

The purpose for which the Hispanic Advisory Board is formed are as follows:

• To improve cultural understanding between the Hispanic Community, Suffolk County Government, and Suffolk County residents
• To promote Hispanic business development and to provide needed information to Hispanic businesses to enable them to have equal access and opportunity to contracting and procurement in Suffolk County.
• To encourage civic participation at all levels by members of the Hispanic Community.
• The Board shall not participate nor intervene or endorse in any manner whatsoever any political organization or act on behalf of any candidate for public office.
• The purposes of the Board shall be promoted through educational programs, conferences, committees, projects and other programs.
• An additional purpose shall be to discuss issues of importance and relevance to the Hispanic community and to make recommendations regarding proposed legislation to the Suffolk County Legislature and the Suffolk County Executive.

The Asian American Advisory Board is hereby created to discuss issues of importance and relevance to the Asian American community and to make recommendations regarding proposed legislation to the Suffolk County Legislature in connection with the following:

• Bring to the attention of the County Executive those issues that impact upon the Asian American Community in Suffolk County.
• Seek community input on relevant issues that impact their communities.
• To advocate on behalf of the emerging Asian American Community in Suffolk County.
• To encourage civic participation at all levels by members of the Asian American community.
• To promote Asian American business development and to provide information necessary for Asian American businesses to enable them to have equal access and opportunity to contracting and procurement in Suffolk County.
• To improve communications and cultural understanding between the Asian American community, Suffolk County Government, and Suffolk County residents.
• Address pertinent issues, some of which include:
  • Education
  • Health
  • Legislation
  • Small Business development/economic development

All through educational programs, conferences, committees, projects, and programs without participating in or endorsing political organizations or candidates for public office.

The Muslim-American Advisory Committee is hereby created, to discuss issues of importance and relevance to the Muslim-American community and to make recommendations regarding proposed legislation to the Suffolk County Legislature in connection with the following:

• To advocate on behalf of the emeging Muslim-American Community in Suffolk County.
• To encourage civic participation at all levels by members of the Muslim-American community.
• To promote Muslim-American business development and to provide information necessary for Muslim-American business to enable them to have equal access and opportunity to contracting and procurement in Suffolk County.
• To improve cultural understanding between the Muslim-American community, Suffolk County Government, and Suffolk County residents.

All through educational programs, conferences, committees, projects, and programs without participating in or endorsing political organizations or candidates for public office.

The purpose for which the Hindu American Advisory Board is formed are as follows:

• The Hindu American Advisory Committee of Suffolk County is committed to fostering cultural understanding and promoting inclusivity within our diverse community.
• As a focal point for Hindus and the Sanatan Sharma our vision is to celebrate the richness of Hindu traditions and culture, embracing every festival and cultural aspect from different states across India.
• We strive to be a bridge between Suffolk County government, the Global Hindu Diaspora, and local businesses, advocating for policies that respect diversity and uphold the rights of all residents.
• Through unity and advocacy, we aim to safeguard the rights and well-being of the minority Hindu community ensuring a harmonious and welcoming environment for all, and contributing to the vibrant tapestry of diversity that defines our county.

The Jewish Advisory Board is here by created to discuss issues of importance and relevance to the Long Island Jewish community and:

• To advocate on behalf of the Jewish-American community in Suffolk County
• To encourage civic participation at all levels by members of the Jewish community
• To promote Jewish American business development and to provide information necessary for the Jewish American business to enable them to have equal access and opportunity to contracting and procurement in Suffolk County
• To improve cultural understanding between the Jewish Community, Suffolk County government and Suffolk County residents

• To advocate for issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community in Suffolk County
• To cultivate a strong and active LGBTQ+ community throughout Suffolk County that empowers members and allies to lead healthy and successful lives by advancing equal access to education, housing, economic opportunity, healthcare, and other social enterprises.
• To advocate on behalf of the LFBTQ+ community and its intersections of race, gender, creed, ethnicity, health status, and economic justice, safety, and opportunity.
• To encourage civic participation at all levels by members of the LGBTQ+ community. Suffolk County government, and Suffolk County residents.

Suffolk County LGBTQ+ Health Resources