Community comes together to support Jeannette fire survivors with fundraising event
Five days after a devastating fire in Jeannette, the community is still finding new ways to help and support the survivors.
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Five days after a devastating fire in Jeannette, the community is still finding new ways to help and support the survivors.
Lisa Peltier of Jeannette was not surprised to see hundreds of people gathered Monday evening outside the American Legion on Fifth Street. “It’s a very tight-knit community,” said Peltier, who grew up in the city. “People will do anything for each other here.” That was evident at a fundraiser for
Fundraising continues as donations to GoFundMe and local accounts total more than $250,000 in support of the families affected by last week’s fatal fire in Jeannette. Organizers of Monday’s fundraiser at the American Legion in Jeannette said they expect the total donated to surpass $18,000. Volunteer Michelle Langdon said that
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