 From left, Five Towns member Ron Lanzilotta, Councilman Anthony D'Esposito, Hempstead Town Clerk Nasrin G. Ahmad, club President Tom Cohen, Supervisor Anthony Santino, Past President David Vines. |
On Nov. 18 the Five Towns Kiwanis held its inaugural Casino Night.
The project was spearheaded by new member Marc Field with a goal of raising funds to help families displaced by home fires.
Tragically, a local family of five suffered a house fire on the day of the event. On Nov. 21 members of the Five Towns Kiwanis donated five $100 gift cards to each of the family members who fled the house without any of their belongings.
At 5 a.m. that morning, the Loveras family of five awoke to find their home on fire. Ten-year old Dianna spoke to 911 and the family exited the home. By the time the fire department arrived the entire structure was engulfed in flames. The family received temporary housing but needed funds to purchase clothing and basic necessities.
(Posted December 3, 2016)
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