World is still running and Hope is still surviving in local communities, thanks to those unsung heroes who keep doing good, everyday without expecting anything in return.
On December 9th 2008 afternoon, severe fire, damaged a duplex home in Mechanicsbug Borough and left a family of single mom and four children homeless in Mechanicsburg PA.
Fortunately everyone was safe, but overnight the family lost everything.
Local businesses, fellow neighbors and Mechanicsburg North Rotary Club came together to help.
Local chapter of Red Cross and New Hope Ministry extended support with immediate needs. Local business man and long time MNRC member, Mr. Bob Banzhoff arranged for help in the form of cash, Walmart-cards, discounts at local businesses and stores.
The family needed a place to stay! Becky Dussinger, Holiday Inn manager and an MNRC member arranged for family to stay at Holiday Inn at 80% discounted rate.
Within a month, a rental place was found or the family.
It is community efforts like this and not the mega media news that really maintains the integrity of the world and keeps it going.
Thanks to all those who helped, in time of need.
The picture is courtsey of http://www.lowerallenfire.com/
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