PROJECTS

Our Projects

At Rescuing Families, Inc we try to shed light on the different challenges that are faced daily by regular people. People need to understand that there are families in their own neighborhoods that are struggling and desperately need help. It’s important to let the struggling families know that there are people out there that want to help.

Our Projects

At Rescuing Families, Inc we try to shed light on the different challenges that are faced daily by regular people. People need to understand thatthere are families in their own neighborhoods that are struggling and desperately need help. It’s important to let the struggling families know that there arepeople out there that want to help.

The Tribble Family Rescue
The Tribble family consists of two brothers (John & Bruce) and a sister who lives out of state. John and Bruce live in the family home they shared with their deceased parents & sister. Bruce, the eldest child has cerebral palsy caused by a childhood medical emergency and is confined to a wheelchair after sustaining a brain injury from a catastrophic fall. After the deaths of the Tribble parents (mother passed in 1988 & father in 2016), John found it increasingly difficult to do the upkeep and necessary renovations to their home. John is Bruce’s primary caregiver and reached out to us to make their family home safe, comfortable & functional for Bruce and himself. 
The home was not set up to be handicapped accessible which made day to day activities for the brothers extremely difficult. Their heating system was no longer working & their overall living conditions were less than desirable. We renovated the entire house from the bottom to the top & from the interior to the exterior no detail was left out! This project was both challenging and enlightening for all involved.
The Tribble family consists of two brothers (John & Bruce) and a sister who lives out of state. John and Bruce live in the family home they shared with their deceased parents & sister. Bruce, the eldest child has cerebral palsy caused by a childhood medical emergency and is confined to a wheelchair after sustaining a brain injury from a catastrophic fall. After the deaths of the Tribble parents (mother passed in 1988 & father in 2016), John found it increasingly difficult to do the upkeep and necessary renovations to their home. John is Bruce’s primary caregiver and reached out to us to make their family home safe, comfortable & functional for Bruce and himself. 
The home was not set up to be handicapped accessible which made day to day activities for the brothers extremely difficult. Their heating system was no longer working & their overall living conditions were less than desirable. We renovated the entire house from the bottom to the top & from the interior to the exterior no detail was left out! This project was both challenging and enlightening for all involved.
The Tribble family consists of two brothers (John & Bruce) and a sister who lives out of state. John and Bruce live in the family home they shared with their deceased parents & sister. Bruce, the eldest child has cerebral palsy caused by a childhood medical emergency and is confined to a wheelchair after sustaining a brain injury from a catastrophic fall. After the deaths of the Tribble parents (mother passed in 1988 & father in 2016),
John found it increasingly difficult to do the upkeep and necessary renovations to their home. John is Bruce’s primary caregiver and reached out to us to make their family home safe, comfortable & functional for
Bruce and himself. 
The home was not set up to be handicapped accessible which made day to day activities for the brothers extremely difficult. Their heating system was no longer working & their overall living conditions were less than desirable. We renovated the entire house from the bottom to the top & from the interior to the exterior no detail was left out! This project was both challenging and enlightening for all involved.
The Mauro Family Rescue
Keith was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2017. Since the initial diagnosis, Keith’s disease and disability have progressed rapidly. In addition, Keith’s stepdaughter Olivia has Cerebral Palsy as well as other disabilities. Olivia is mobile but she has a tendency to fall due to her poor ambulatory skills. The bathroom, hallways, front and rear decks and stairways are not equipped to accommodate Keith and Olivia’s disabilities. Charitable foundations that purport to help people with ALS ad Cerebral Palsy have not been forthcoming with the necessary help. We plan on speaking with the ALS Foundation & the Cerebral Palsy foundation to get the family help.
We will be making the following renovations for the Mauro Family to make their home more accessible for Keith & Olivia:
  • Brand New Handicapped Accessible Bathroom 
  • Installation Of New Rails Throughout The Home
  • (Interior & Exterior)
  • Exterior Ramp
  • Modification Of The Rear Deck For Handicapped Accessibility
  • Installation Of Stair Chair Lift To Enable Access To
  • All Living Spaces
Renovation Will Take Between 6-8 Weeks!
Keith was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2017. Since the initial diagnosis, Keith’s disease and disability have progressed rapidly. In addition, Keith’s stepdaughter Olivia has Cerebral Palsy as well as other disabilities. Olivia is mobile but she has a tendency to fall due to her poor ambulatory skills. The bathroom, hallways, front and rear decks and stairways are not equipped to accommodate Keith and Olivia’s disabilities. Charitable foundations that purport to help people with ALS ad Cerebral Palsy have not been forthcoming with the necessary help. We plan on speaking with the ALS Foundation & the Cerebral Palsy foundation to get the family help.
We will be making the following renovations for the Mauro Family to make their home more accessible for Keith & Olivia:
  • Brand New Handicapped Accessible Bathroom 
  • Installation Of New Rails Throughout The Home
  • (Interior & Exterior)
  • Exterior Ramp
  • Modification Of The Rear Deck For Handicapped Accessibility
  • Installation Of Stair Chair Lift To Enable Access To
  • All Living Spaces
Renovation Will Take Between 6-8 Weeks!
Keith was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2017. Since the initial diagnosis, Keith’s disease and disability have progressed rapidly. In addition, Keith’s stepdaughter Olivia has Cerebral Palsy as well as other disabilities. Olivia is mobile but she has a tendency to fall due to her poor ambulatory skills. The bathroom, hallways, front and rear decks and stairways are not equipped to accommodate Keith and Olivia’s disabilities. Charitable foundations that purport to help people with ALS ad Cerebral Palsy have not been forthcoming with the necessary help. We plan on speaking with the ALS Foundation & the Cerebral Palsy foundation to get the family help.
We will be making the following renovations for the Mauro Family to make their home more accessible for Keith & Olivia:
  • Brand New Handicapped Accessible Bathroom 
  • Installation Of New Rails Throughout The Home
  • (Interior & Exterior)
  • Exterior Ramp
  • Modification Of The Rear Deck For Handicapped Accessibility
  • Installation Of Stair Chair Lift To Enable Access To
  • All Living Spaces
Renovation Will Take Between 6-8 Weeks!
Helfenbein Family Rescue

Helfenbein Family Rescue

Claire Helfenbein is a 53 year old widow of two children, and has been in a wheelchair most of her life due to a physical disability. Claire and her children, 20-year-old daughter Meghan and autistic 13-year-old son Jacob, live in a very modest ranch home in hempstead, NY, that is in need of major repairs.

A few years ago the Helfenbein’s lives took a drastic turn as Claire’s husband Irving passed away from pancreatic cancer a few years ago. His death resulted in not only the loss of a father and husband but a big financial loss as well as he was the sole supporter of the household, leaving her to be the sole caretaker of their children.

Claire’s only income is social security disability which is barely enough to continue paying the mortgage and leaves nothing to put toward necessary repairs on their deteriorating home.

Claire and her husband Irving had been doing renovations on their home prior to him falling ill, the renovations ceased after his illness and subsequent passing. The result was work in the home was unfinished and issues that weren't fixed were exacerbated. They currently have a mouse infestation, roof leaks, mildew in the bathroom, floors breaking apart, a deteriorated deck, drafty in operable windows, an old leaking patio door, a fence that is barely standing, and no wheelchair accessible laundry, kitchen or bathroom.

A complete interior & exterior renovation.The renovation will take between 3-4 months.
Claire Helfenbein is a 53 year old widow of two children, and has been in a wheelchair most of her life due to a physical disability. Claire and her children, 20-year-old daughter Meghan and autistic 13-year-old son Jacob, live in a very modest ranch home in hempstead, NY, that is in need of major repairs.

A few years ago the Helfenbein’s lives took a drastic turn as Claire’s husband Irving passed away from pancreatic cancer a few years ago. His death resulted in not only the loss of a father and husband but a big financial loss as well as he was the sole supporter of the household, leaving her to be the sole caretaker of their children.

Claire’s only income is social security disability which is barely enough to continue paying the mortgage and leaves nothing to put toward necessary repairs on their deteriorating home.

Claire and her husband Irving had been doing renovations on their home prior to him falling ill, the renovations ceased after his illness and subsequent passing. The result was work in the home was unfinished and issues that weren't fixed were exacerbated. They currently have a mouse infestation, roof leaks, mildew in the bathroom, floors breaking apart, a deteriorated deck, drafty in operable windows, an old leaking patio door, a fence that is barely standing, and no wheelchair accessible laundry, kitchen or bathroom.

A complete interior & exterior renovation.The renovation will take between 3-4 months.

Claire Helfenbein is a 53 year old widow of two children, and has been in a wheelchair most of her life due to a physical disability. Claire and her children, 20-year-old daughter Meghan and autistic 13-year-old son Jacob, live in a very modest ranch home in hempstead, NY, that is in need of major repairs.


A few years ago the Helfenbein’s lives took a drastic turn as Claire’s husband Irving passed away from pancreatic cancer a few years ago. His death resulted in not only the loss of a father and husband but a big financial loss as well as he was the sole supporter of the household, leaving her to be the sole caretaker of their children.


Claire’s only income is social security disability which is barely enough to continue paying the mortgage and leaves nothing to put toward necessary repairs on their deteriorating home.


Claire and her husband Irving had been doing renovations on their home prior to him falling ill, the renovations ceased after his illness and subsequent passing. The result was work in the home was unfinished and issues that weren't fixed were exacerbated. They currently have a mouse infestation, roof leaks, mildew in the bathroom, floors breaking apart, a deteriorated deck, drafty in operable windows, an old leaking patio door, a fence that is barely standing, and no wheelchair accessible laundry, kitchen or bathroom.


A complete interior & exterior renovation.The renovation will take between 3-4 months.

We would like to thank our partners Keller Williams Legendary for always coming out to support us and the families that we help! This year Keller Williams Legendary spent their Red Day (day of giving back) with us doing landscaping and helping us prepare for the Helfenbein family's new deck! It was a lot of labor but even more fun! We love having them on board with us making the lives better for families with disabilities in our community! Thank you so much Keller Williams Legendary! We look forward to the next rescue renovation with you!

The Arcillas Family Rescue

The Arcillas Family Rescue

The Arcillas family is a hardworking middle-class family of 5; mother, carina, father, Joel, their daughters, Kelly, 18yrs old and their 13yr old twins, Kiana & Kiara. They live in a modest cape in Elmont, NY. Their daughters were all healthy young women who were all very active in their church, school and helping the community.


The family returned from a vacation September 2019 and their daughter kelly who was then only 16yrs old needed to be hospitalized due to a sudden illness. Kelly would spend almost 3 months in a coma and eventually be diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis. Which changed her and her family’s lives forever.


  • what is autoimmune encephalitis?
    Autoimmune encephalitis is a collection of related conditions in which the body’s immune system attacks the brain, causing inflammation. The immune system produces substances called antibodies that mistakenly attack brain cells.


Kelly came out of her coma and has spent the last 2 ½ years in the hospital and nursing facility due to new disabilities. She is now paralyzed from her waist down, has lost 90% of her vision, relies on a ventilator & a gastronomy tube for all of her nutrition. In order for Kelly to come home modifications need to be made to support her ongoing care and wheelchair.


We will be renovating the bathroom to make it wheelchair accessible, widening doorways, building a deck and ramp on the back exterior of the home, installing a french door and new windows in the rear of the home for easier egress for Kelly. We will also be updating the flooring and doing some landscaping for the family to create and outdoor space they can all enjoy together. Our goal is to fulfill Kelly’s wish of being home for the holidays which will be a challenge but can be accomplished if we have a big enough volunteer force for this project.

The Arcillas family is a hardworking middle-class family of 5; mother, carina, father, Joel, their daughters, Kelly, 18yrs old and their 13yr old twins, Kiana & Kiara. They live in a modest cape in Elmont, NY. Their daughters were all healthy young women who were all very active in their church, school and helping the community.


The family returned from a vacation September 2019 and their daughter kelly who was then only 16yrs old needed to be hospitalized due to a sudden illness. Kelly would spend almost 3 months in a coma and eventually be diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis. Which changed her and her family’s lives forever.


  • what is autoimmune encephalitis?
    Autoimmune encephalitis is a collection of related conditions in which the body’s immune system attacks the brain, causing inflammation. The immune system produces substances called antibodies that mistakenly attack brain cells.


Kelly came out of her coma and has spent the last 2 ½ years in the hospital and nursing facility due to new disabilities. She is now paralyzed from her waist down, has lost 90% of her vision, relies on a ventilator & a gastronomy tube for all of her nutrition. In order for Kelly to come home modifications need to be made to support her ongoing care and wheelchair.


We will be renovating the bathroom to make it wheelchair accessible, widening doorways, building a deck and ramp on the back exterior of the home, installing a french door and new windows in the rear of the home for easier egress for Kelly. We will also be updating the flooring and doing some landscaping for the family to create and outdoor space they can all enjoy together. Our goal is to fulfill Kelly’s wish of being home for the holidays which will be a challenge but can be accomplished if we have a big enough volunteer force for this project.

The Arcillas Family Reveal Day

MAY 12, 2022

Rescuing Families bands together with volunteers to help fix paralyzed Elmont girl's home - CBS New York (cbsnews.com)


'We make it look as beautiful as it is accessible': Home renovated by rescue group for paralyzed teen (news12.com)


We want to thank Keller Williams Legendary for supporting the Arcillas Family's Rescue Renovation by being a Restoring Hope Sponsor!

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