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Two Huntington nonprofits have been awarded free meals for a year at the new Chick-fil-A restaurant, part of the company’s recognition and celebration of local heroes. Tri-CYA and Helping Hand Rescue Mission, were chosen for the meals. The Rev. Kim Gambino of Helping Hand said Read More …
The Rev. Kim Gambino writes about the Thanksgiving Fill-a-Box campaign at Helping Hand Rescue Mission and the many individuals, schools and organizations who help support the campaign. Read More …
School districts around Huntington are working to get the word out to families that a federal universal free lunch program open to all students has ended. But families with financial need will be able to submit applications for free or reduced-price meals. “We are trying Read More …
Volunteers put together about 1,400 backpacks stuffed with school supplies Tuesday for students in need. Helping Hand Rescue Mission will hand them out to the students starting Wednesday. Students from pre-school to 12th grade will be able to pick up their designated backpacks through Friday, Read More …
The dining hall at Helping Hand Rescue Mission was severely damaged overnight when a water pipe burst in the severe cold and flooded the building, the Rev. Kim Gambino said Monday morning. “I woke up the sound of the water alarm in the dining room Read More …
Hundreds of children received gifts Saturday as volunteers handed them out packages at Assembly of God in Huntington Station. Helping Hand Rescue Mission organized the donations, delivering gifts to more than 700 families who had registered in advance. Santa Claus helped welcome the children who Read More …
Helping Hand Rescue Mission is looking to fill more boxes of Thanksgiving foods that will be distributed to families in need. The mission has listed foods it is requesting, from stuffing to tortillas, cans of corn, yams and rice and other items. It will add Read More …
A Northport couple committed to setting a good example to younger people celebrated their wedding with a twist–taking donations for Helping Hand Rescue Mission instead of accepting gifts for themselves. Read More …
Suffolk County legislators representing Huntington have named three residents as Women of Distinction. In the 18th District, Legislator William “Doc” Spencer honored the Rev. Kim Gambino for her work at Helping Hand Rescue Mission feeding, clothing and otherwise supporting families in need. Hundreds of families Read More …
Helping Hand Rescue Mission and Huntington Assembly of God volunteers handed out hundreds of Easter baskets Saturday. Meanwhile, Jewish residents were preparing for Passover, which will begin Saturday at sundown. Volunteers, including members of the Order of the Eastern Star, distributed baskets to families who Read More …