Kitchen Grooves: A Concert for A Cause in Support of The Community Kitchen at HHRM

The Helping Hand Rescue Mission was founded in 1965 by Reverend J.A. Gaines, his wife, Reverend Rose Marie Gaines, and her mother, Florence E. Meringola. After witnessing local poverty conditions first hand, they invested everything that they had with the view that if they could help even one person it was worth the investment. They worked very hard and sacrificed much to build a strong community and leave a great legacy to be carried on. Their prayer was the HHRM will remain a "lighthouse" in our community. We provide food, clothing, household items and many community outreaches for local families. 56 years later and since the "homegoing" of our founders our work continues under the direction of Rev. Kim Gambino. Rev. Kim also served as Pastor of Half Hollow Community Church in Dix Hills, New York from 2011-2020 when she retired from that pastorate to commit her time to the work of Helping Hand Rescue Mission.