Peter Kaye speaks with Lisa Patierno, Executive Director of Rome Rescue Mission, serving Rome and Oneida County by providing food, transitional housing support, and emergency assistance to individuals and families in need. Patierno discusses the mission’s services, including daily meals, a food pantry, volunteer opportunities, and referrals for housing and case management. She also shares how the faith-based organization’s “hand up, not a handout” approach encourages accountability and self-sufficiency. Patierno highlights the Mobile Mission and the ministry’s focus on hope, love, and community. Hear the remarkable story of a homeless mother and infant who transformed their lives through the mission’s support. (romemission.org)
Original airdate: 11/8/2026
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Peter joined K-LOVE in 2008 and covers most of Northeastern U.S. (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI & VT) including major markets New York City and Boston. He also covers K-LOVE Air1 signals in Alaska.
