“Years from now, I want to keep doing this for other victims of disasters, natural or manmade,” he said. “Right now, I want to start small and do five houses right away, get them paid and their contractors paid.”

Save the date!

The “Raise the Roof” fundraiser will kick off the Mohawk Avenue Saint Foundation initiative, an event featuring comedian Jon Pizzi, music by Jahstix with Mystic and the Long Beach All Stars, and a raffle drawing. The event will take place on May 16, from 7 to 11 p.m., at Bridgeview Yacht Club. Tickets are $125 per person, $225 per couple or $1,100 for a table of 10. For tickets, call Debora at (631) 991-5990 or purchase online through Mohawkavenuesaintfoundation.org.