Rockville Centre Woman Is 'Priceless Gift To Community'

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — Without community leaders, Rockville Centre wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Mia L. Baines, a Rockville Centre reader who nominated Lenora Quinones.

How do you know this community leader? Mother

What does this community leader do? EVERYTHING! SHE HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN HER RVC, LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EOC OF NASSAU SINCE THE 80'S, SHES THE CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR. ASSISTS WITH HOUSING, FEEDING THE HOMELESS, PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES THAT MAY HAVE TO BURY THEIR LOVED ONES, HEADSTART ENROLLMENT, LEGAL MATTERS, COMMUNITY DRIVES, YOU NAME, SHE DOES IT. SOME CALL HER THE MAYOR OF RVC

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored? She cares about PEOPLE, no matter their age, race, religious affiliations or serial orientation. She's a need meeter and is always ready willing and able and when she can't, she will put you in contact with people who can

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero? How awesome she is! She is a priceless gift to the community

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