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Student
After Being Left HIGHLIGHTS
Homeless Following Devasting Fire
Rich Township High School District 227
STUDENTS’ FAMILIES
RECEIVED CHECKS
Families from the Richton Among those receiving checks were of Richton Park.”Rich Township High
students and families of Rich Township School District 227 Superintendent Dr.
Square Apartment complex,
High School District 227. The check Johnnie Thomas said of the $40,000
left homeless by January’s
presentation took place at the Village check distribution, “This is a great
devastating fire there, of Richton Park Community Center, way for us to show our students, their
received $40,000 in checks on 4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL. families and the community how much
Thursday, February 4, 2021 we care about them.”
Nearly 30 families were affected by
at 6:00 p.m. due to generous
the fire and they lost everything. Chamber 57 Executive Director Percy
donations of Richton Park Mayor Richard Reinbold says, “We are Scott said, “We made a point to reach
community partners, Chamber a caring community and we believe out to each family individually. We
57 and Rich Township High it is important to take care of our wanted them to know that even though
residents. We hope these checks will this is a tough time, you have friends
School District 227.
make a positive impact on the families and we are here to help you.”
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