Glen Cove Local Hero: 'His Life Is One Of Public Service'

GLEN COVE, 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Paula Frome who nominated a friend, Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews of Glen Cove. She says his "life is one of public service."

Local hero’s full name

Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews

Local hero’s home state

New York

Local hero’s Patch

Glen Cove

How do you know the local hero?

We are friends

What does the local hero do?

He is a voice and speech coach and does public relations work

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Gaitley has been publicizing the Glen Cove-Sea Cliff area without compensation. He puts out a weekly video on YouTube publicizing all of the events in the area. Gaitley is also one of the founders of NOSH, the North Shore food bank, and makes weekly deliveries of food to those in need. He is also one of the founders of Phoenix Rising, which recognizes the contributions of local veterans and those who support veterans while raising money for the rebuilding of the local VFW whose building was severely damaged in a fire.

In addition, Gaitley set up the Post's website to allow people to make donations. He is member of the boards of the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, and the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the North Shore Historical Museum, and the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival, a member of the Glen Cove Sons of Italy. He helps plan the yearly Interfaith Easter Dawn Service. I think I am leaving out things. His life is one of public service.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

Gaitley has a sincere love for the Glen Cove community and does all in his power to make it a better place.

Thank you for all you do, Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.