'An Amazing Spirit': Community Hero Finds Emergency Housing For Needy

PATCHOGUE, NY — Without community leaders, Patchogue 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 Lejournee Roberts, a Patchogue reader who nominated Nikia Hughes-Cousins.

How do you know this community leader?

Fundraising for the community.

What does this community leader do?

Vice president of operations at a nonprofit.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She is an amazing spirit who makes emergency housing living a better place. Raising money to ensure everyone in emergency housing feels like they have a temporary home.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

She is determined to ensure everyone is treated equally and has the same opportunities allotted to them whether they are displaced or not.

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Know a community leader who deserves a shout-out?

Shouting out Community Leaders is simple.

Just fill out the simple form below — photos are appreciated — and we’ll do the rest with stories on Patch, so the whole neighborhood can celebrate what makes them special.

Click here to nominate a Community Leader.