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From Recipient to Donor: A Veteran’s Story

NHCO Blog/Jeff Geissler/Communications Coordinator

Three years ago, a Vietnam Veteran who retired from the real estate business could not afford his car's inspection. "I was retired, living on social security alone and nothing else. So I was living pretty much on gas fumes," Dan remembered. "When the car needed something done I couldn't afford it."

 

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Volunteer Builds Desks for Students Stuck at Home

NHCO Blog/Jeff Geissler/Communications Coordinator

A grandmother who unexpectedly gained custody of her two grandchildren did not have desks to use for homeschooling. When she came to our food pantry, she learned NHCO was distributing desks built by one of our volunteers.

“She was thrilled. She responded right away and was really happy to have gotten them for her two elementary age grandkids,” said Natalie Klaum, NHCO Allison Park Team Leader.

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Free Ride For Seniors – Ride Along

NHCO Blog/Jeff Geissler/Communications Coordinator

Donna needed groceries but didn’t have a way to get to the store. Bob had extra time on his hands and needed to get out of the house. And they both found a seat on the Free Ride For Seniors (FRFS) shuttle. The program provides transportation at no charge to those 60 and older.

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Mom’s Late Son Inspires Donations

NHCO Blog/Jeff Geissler/Communications Coordinator

For the past eleven years Lori Odes-Elnyczky has been Secret Santa to hundreds of kids who might otherwise go without Christmas gifts. It’s a tradition she started after her 16-year-old son Ryan died.
 

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Real Men Love Cats: Navy Veteran and State Parole Agent Jack Leonard

Animal Friends Blogspot/Jeff Geissler/Communications Assistant
 

If you think only wimpy men love cats, then we triple-dog-dare you to say that to Jack Leonard!
 

This highly-devoted Volunteer Cat Handler for Animal Friends served in the Navy and worked as a state parole agent for 20 years. He was the lawman who tracked down the nasty convicts and crooks who broke parole.

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Animal Friends’ Pet Therapy Teams Visit Veterans

Animal Friends Blogspot/Jeff Geissler/Communications Assistant

A veteran clad in Steelers garb vigorously spun the wheels of his chair and glided down the hallway at the Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh.
 

“Is that a dog I hear? Do we have a dog here?” he cheerfully grinned while asking the nurses.
 

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Runaway Cat Leaves Broken Bond With Brother, Servant

Jeff Geissler/The Sun News

Every morning I bike through the leaf-strewn streets of North Myrtle Beach searching for her curious light­ green eyes. I hope to find her resting on a stranger's porch, sleeping under a parked car or perched in an autumn­ colored tree.

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