This year truly showed us what means to move from ideas of help to actual help.
With the Pastoral Vision of Pastor Michael Miano at The Blue Point Bible Church as a foundation,”a Hub of HELP”, the church ministries of “The Attic Free Thrift” and “The Kitchen Table Food Ministry”, coupled with community groups/organizations like Angels of Long Island, His Coalition For The Homeless, Harmony Cafe, and Hands Across Long Island. Free thrift, including but not limited to clothing, household items, and toys, a free food pantry, hot coffee, many of times, a plate of food, free hyigene items, and mobile showers all take place on the corner of Blue Point Ave. & Maple St. in Blue Point, on Thursdays from 10:30am – 4pm. A clothing bin for item drop off is also available on the property. Donations of anything and everything, all conditions clothing, is encouraged.
Over the course of a year, since May 2025, at least 15-25 people a week come to “the hub” and receive free resources. The “Hub of HELP” also serves as a think-tank regarding community help, supporting and fostering other community initiatives, and hosting a place of community gathering to rest, find conversation, or obtain resources. Also, promotiing an environment of collaborative volunteerism and muitual aid.
The following events were hosted by or in benefit to the Hub of HELP through 2025 -2026:
- Organizational Meetings (creating a network)
- Knights of Columbus Food Drives
- FREE Patriotic BBQ & TShirts on July 3rd
- Partnership with “Missions Committee” at Bayport UMC
- Angels of LI Fundraiser for “Hub of HELP”
- IOAD Luncheon Fundraiser with Great South Bay Coalition for “Hub of HELP”
- Church At The Crossroads Conference Livestream
- Tabled free fresh produce for surrounding community
- PB&J Sandwich Outreach with Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay
- Power & Control film for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Food & Coat Drive for “Hub of HELP” By Harmony Cafe & His Coalition
- Thanksgiving Outreach grocieres & prepared/delivered meals
- Pray For The Children Livestream for World Children’s Day
- Participation in LICAH’s “Keys for the Homeless Conference” (“Hub of HELP” presentation)
- 5th Annual “Under The Tree”Christmas outreach & delivery of gifts
- Christmas Outreach w/New Hour in Suffolk jail
- Dr. MLK Jr. Day of Service Event (Dr. Therese Bertsch & Matt from WPLC presented)
- Tiny Racoon Books hosted a “Hygiene Collection” at their event for the “Hub of HELP”.
- “Hub of HELP” mentioned in the Suffolk County News (His Coalition & Tiny Racoon Books)
- Pastor Mike’s Polar Plunge to benefit the “Hub of HELP”
- Whistlekit – Making with Working Peoples Liberation Corps & Long Island DSA
- Bayport UMC “Mission Walk” to benefit “Hub of HELP”
- Miano Family “Yard Sale” to benfit to “Hub of HELP”
Many of these groups, and a few individuals (not mentioned by name) have offered consistent assistance to the “Hub of HELP” and have had impact on making the mission possible. True gratefulness and the privileged to serve in such a way has been expressed, publicly through social media and privately in personal conversations.
The “Hub of HELP” has gained quite a bit of traction on social media, with the Facebook group at 525 members, the Instagram page at 208 followers, and the Tik Tik at 1,133 followers (some videos at 23,000 views). We continually ask people to spread the word in every way possible. With a committed few, the space at The Blue Point Bible Church, and continued community support and giving makes the future bright with opportunities of social service, social justice, having a presence and being available, programming, fellowship, and provisions.
