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Alpena’s giving is awesome

Sometimes, we feel like a broken record, writing as often as we do about how proud we are of the generous spirit that permeates the hearts of Northeast Michiganders.

But you just keep giving us reason to celebrate.

Earlier this month, reporter Steve Schulwitz told us about the $5,000 needed by the local Disabled American Veterans chapter for a new transport van for area military vets.

The van, which gave more than 1,000 rides to veterans’ medical appointments downstate, broke down earlier than expected, leaving the DAV well short of the funds needed and vets without a dedicated ride for as long as five months.

But Northeast Michigan came through like the champion of charity that it is, giving more than the DAV needed.

The generosity means the DAV will not only get a new van, but a bigger van capable of transporting twice the number of veterans as previously possible. And there’ll be enough left over for the DAV to tuck into its vehicle fund for the next van.

Alpena, your giving is awesome.

Thank you for your kind hearts, and don’t ever change.

(THE ALPENA NEWS)

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