Giving back to the community is a cornerstone of the Islanders family at every level. Players participate in a variety of different charitable events throughout the year, below are programs different players have implemented.

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		Bailey's Buddies Program Islanders forward Josh Bailey kicked off Bailey's Buddies at the start of the 2010-11 season. At each home game, Bailey hosted either a child recovering from illness or an underprivileged child for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience. During the game, the Bailey Buddy sits near the player entrance, high-fives the players as they walk onto the ice, receives an Islanders gift bag with a Bailey t-shirt and meets Josh after the game. Josh signs autographs, takes pictures and sometimes tours the locker room with each Buddy.
		Matt Moulson Charity Goal Program Islanders forward Matt Moulson created the Moulson Charity Goal Program at the start of the 2010-11 season. For each goal Matt scored, he donated $500 to the Islanders Children's Foundation. In the program's first season, Matt scored 31 goals and donated $15,500 to the ICF.
		Wounded Warrior Program Matt Moulson also created a partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. For each home game during the 2012-13 season the Islanders forward will host a wounded warrior and will take the time to meet with each one following all Islanders home games
		Kyle Okposo Charity Goal Program Islanders forward Kyle Okposo is participating in goal scoring charity programs during the 2012-13 season. For each goal Kyle scores, $300 will be donated to the Islanders Children's Foundation.
		Michael Grabner Charity Goal Program Islanders forward Michael Grabner is participating in goal scoring charity programs during the 2012-13 season. For each goal Michael scores, $300 will be donated to the Islanders Children's Foundation.
		Matt Martin Defending the Blue Line Program Islanders forward Matt Martin  created a partnership with Defending the Blue Line for the 2011-2012 season. For each home game during the 2012-13 season the Islanders forward will host a Veteran and a family member from Defending the Blue Line. Matt will take the time to meet with each one following all Islanders home games.
		John Tavares Charity Ticket Program Islanders forward John Tavares started his own charity program at the start of the 2011-2012 season. At each home game, Tavares will  host a child recovering from illness or an underprivileged child for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience. During the game, the special guest sits right behind the player bench, high-fives the players as they walk onto the ice, receives an Islanders gift  and meets John after the game. John signs autographs, takes pictures and sometimes tours the locker room with each special participant.