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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 …
As we approach the New Year many of us are ready to say good riddance to 2020, a year unlike any other. In spite of the bleakness of the situation, we have seen the best in our human spirit in unprecedented numbers. We recognize our Read More …
Medicare has issued an alert warning against several scams involving the Covid-19 vaccine. The federal agency covers the cost of the vaccine, warning recipients to never provide their Medicare card number. And never pay to join a list to get the vaccine, get early access Read More …
Individuals and organizations have been working hard this year to help their fellow residents cope with the Covid-19 epidemic and the economic fallout. Here are just a few highlights of Huntington residents helping others. The Friends of Huntington Station Latin Quarter, with the help of Read More …
The Huntington Public Library is inviting donations of new gloves, scarves and mittens. Donated items will be placed on its Mitten Tree and then handed over to Helping Hand Rescue Mission. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 20. For more information, contact Adult Reference Services Read More …
A bicycle raffle and donations of clothing and food highlighted the Set for Summer Family Fun Day Saturday at Helping Hand Rescue Mission in Huntington Station. The mission collected and distributed donations from individuals, the Silas Wood 6th Grade Center Sheps Law Group (Robert C. Read More …
Helping Hand Rescue Mission has been chosen as the first Huntington Matters Gives Back recipient, winning a $500 grant for its Baby Blessings program. Baby Blessings serves more than 100 babies per month with a free care package of diapers, wipes and formula. Huntington Matters Read More …
Hundreds of children received gifts Saturday at a party sponsored by Helping Hand Rescue Mission. They waited, mostly patiently, for the arrival of Santa Claus, greeting him with cheers and hugs, and in one case, a letter, at the party at Jack Abrams school.