About Us

We at Rescuing Families, Inc are trying to make a positive difference in people’s lives through their homes. People with disabilities & financial hardships struggle everyday with tasks that most people find second nature. Our own family faces some of those struggles day to day so we understand the need, and want to offer our help.


We are looking to help make their lives easier by improving and/or eliminating the hurdles in their homes. Whether it is a bathroom that is in great disrepair or a ramp that can make it easier to get in and out of their home or anything that promotesa struggle we are here to make it better.

About Us

We at Rescuing Families, Inc are trying to make a positive difference in people’s lives through their homes. People with disabilities & financial hardships struggle every day with tasks that most people find second nature. Our own family faces some of those struggles day to day so we understand the need, and want to offer our help.

We are looking to help make their lives easier by improving and/or eliminating the hurdles in their homes. Whether it is a bathroom that is in great disrepair or a ramp that can make it easier to get in and out of their home or anything that promotes a struggle we are here to make it better.

Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors

Rescuing Families - Vincent Centauro

Vincent Centauro

Vincent Centauro

About Vincent
Rescuing Families - Gina Centauro
Rescuing Families - Linda Lamberta
Rescuing Families - Roger Grand-Pierre
Rescuing Families - Nicolina Landi-Maniaci

Vincent Centauro

Vincent Centauro

About Vincent

Founders - Vincent & Gina Centauro

Co-Founder - Roger Grand-Pierre

President - Vincent Centauro

Secretary/Treasurer - Gina Centauro

Founders - Vincent & Gina Centauro

Co-Founder - Roger Grand-Pierre

President - Vincent Centauro

Secretary/Treasurer - Gina Centauro

In The Media

In The Media

NEWSPAPER/PRINT ARTICLES

LI HERALD

April 6, 2021

February 6, 2020
December 26th People of the Year 2019
February 21, 2019
January 20, 2019

TV NEWS BROADCAST

NEWS12-LONG ISLAND 

December 15, 2020

June 13, 2019
June 13, 2019
February 24, 2019  
November 21, 2018
December 4, 2018

WPIX11 NEWS 

December 7, 2018

WEBCASTS/PUBLIC ACCESS TV SHOWS

November 27, 2019
February 3, 2019
LAUGHTER SAVES LIVES 
November 20, 2018
January 13, 2018

THIS WEEK ON 
GOOD MORNING AMERICA 

When Rescuing Families realized it had extra masks and gloves, it stepped into action to get them to first responders across the country.
WE WANT TO THANK ALL OF THE COMPANIES FOR SUPPORTING OUR EFFORTS TO HELP ALL OF THE WORKERS ON THE FRONT LINES, THE FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES & THE ELDERLY AND MEDICALLY FRAIL. WITHOUT YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE!
Thank you to Fun Time Pottery! - Franklin Square
Selling beautiful handmade t-shirts & selling $10 of the proceeds from each t-shirt are being donated to rescuing families!

THIS WEEK ON 
GOOD MORNING AMERICA 

When Rescuing Families realized it had extra masks and gloves, it stepped into action to get them to first responders across the country.
WE WANT TO THANK ALL OF THE COMPANIES FOR SUPPORTING OUR EFFORTS TO HELP ALL OF THE WORKERS ON THE FRONT LINES, THE FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES & THE ELDERLY AND MEDICALLY FRAIL. WITHOUT YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE!

Blogs

THIS WEEK ON 
GOOD MORNING AMERICA 

When Rescuing Families realized it had extra masks and gloves, it stepped into action to get them to first responders across the country.
WE WANT TO THANK ALL OF THE COMPANIES FOR SUPPORTING OUR EFFORTS TO HELP ALL OF THE WORKERS ON THE FRONT LINES, THE FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES & THE ELDERLY AND MEDICALLY FRAIL. WITHOUT YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE!
Thank you to Fun Time Pottery! - Franklin Square
Selling beautiful handmade t-shirts & selling $10 of the proceeds from each t-shirt are being donated to rescuing families!

Blogs

Awards & Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions

LI HERALD HOMETOWN HEROES RECOGNITION

January 7, 2021

NY STATE ASSEMBLY CITATION - HOMETOWN HEROES AWARD

May 5, 2020

RICHNER FAMILY BUSINESS AWARD

March 4, 2020

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
October 19, 2019
Gina & Vincent Centauro were awarded the Make a Difference Award in recognition of their sacrifice and service for the betterment of others in their community. The award was presented by the Town Supervisor Laura Gillen and the Town Clerk, Sylvia Cabana on October 29, 2019.
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
August 24, 2019
Rescuing Families was given a Certificate of Recognition presented by Sylvia Cabana, Town Clerk,
for making a positive difference in family's lives in the Town of Hempstead
CENTRAL NASSAU ROTARY CLUB
July 20, 2019
Rescuing Families was recognized for its work within the disabled community on Long Island and
received a donation from the organization at their Installation/Distribution Dinner.
September 27, 2018
Gina was recognized and awarded for her outstanding work with Rescuing Families by the Equity First Foundation.
BATBOY-A YANKEE MIRACLE
October 23, 2018
Rescuing Families was recognized for its outstanding work in the Long Island community by Ray Negron, Writer/Producer of the show. 
Ray is also a Community Relations Advisor with the Yankee organization.
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
October 29, 2019
Gina & Vincent Centauro were awarded the Make a Difference Award in recognition of their sacrifice and service for the betterment of others in their community. The award was presented by the Town Supervisor Laura Gillen and the Town Clerk, Sylvia Cabana on October 29, 2019.
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
August 24, 2019
Rescuing Families was given a Certificate of Recognition presented by Sylvia Cabana, Town Clerk,
for making a positive difference in family's lives in the Town of Hempstead
CENTRAL NASSAU ROTARY CLUB
July 20, 2019
Rescuing Families was recognized for its work within the disabled community on Long Island and
received a donation from the organization at their Installation/Distribution Dinner.
September 27, 2018
Gina was recognized and awarded for her outstanding work with Rescuing Families by the Equity First Foundation.
BATBOY-A YANKEE MIRACLE
October 23, 2018
Rescuing Families was recognized for its outstanding work in the Long Island community by Ray Negron, Writer/Producer of the show. 
Ray is also a Community Relations Advisor with the Yankee organization.
We Need Your Help!
We Need Your Help!