Firefighters at the City of Raleigh’s 28 fire stations can expect to enjoy a wonderful holiday meal for Thanksgiving, all thanks to a group of grassroots community organizers.
“We thought it was important to give back to the community in a way that was measurable,” said organizer Amy Otterson. “And the firefighters take their time and are out there for us all day on the holiday when they can be with their families. So we thought it would be a really nice way to give back.”
Otterson and her friend, Kristi Pierce, started the effort three years ago with their families and the community and the firefighters’ response has been heart-warming…