'Stitched Together Long Island' Founders: Huntington Local Heroes

HUNTINGTON, 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 Roe Carroll, who nominated Keta & Peter Graber of Huntington.

Name:
Keta & Peter Graber

State:
NY

Hometown:
Huntington

Hero's job:
Volunteer

Relationship to nominee:
Facebook group Stitched Together Long Island

Reason for recognition:
They organized this Facebook group to collect donations of fabric, elastic and other necessary materials for sewists to make and donate masks and scrub caps in bulk to hospitals, and other organizations in need of personal protective equipment during this pandemic.

One thing to know:
Kind and caring individuals who have made a huge impact in local communities.

Thank you for all you do, Keta and Peter!

>> Do you have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across New York here.