"Dedicated, Thoughtful, Caring Woman": Rockville Centre Hero

Rockville Centre NY

26 October, 2020

4:12 PM

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories. This submission comes from Lisa King, who nominated Jane McCabe of Rockville Centre. Lisa volunteers with Jane at Bethany House, a non-profit that provides emergency housing for women and children. It has been in operation since 1978. Name: Jane McCabeState: NYHome town: Rockville CentreHero's job: VolunteerRelationship to nominee: I volunteer with her at Bethany HouseReason for recognition: Jane has spent the last almost decade of her life helping the homeless women and children at Bethany House, an organization dedicated to helping the homeless on Long Island.One thing to know: Jane is a dedicated, thoughtful, caring woman who takes time every week to make the women and children food, as well as being the chair person for the Resource Development Committee raising funds for Bethany House. Thank you for all you do, Jane!>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across California here. All photos included in this post are owned by identified third parties who have given Patch the right to use explicitly for the Patch Local Heroes series.