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Rising from the Ashes
Rising from the Ashes - Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 6:29PM EST
Reported by: Jeremy Deebel
Thursday, Aug 7, 2008 @ 06:29pm EST
Williamsport, Lycoming County-
A Central Pennsylvania charity is rising from the ashes after two devastating fires in just a few months.
The American Rescue Workers’ warehouse in Williamsport is once again accepting donations following an electrical fire last month.
It's an important development because roughly 80% of the Rescue Workers' income stems from fixing up and selling the donated items.
Co-Commanding Officer Sam Astin noted, "A lot of volunteer help, a lot of support from within with the employees, just a tremendous job by everybody to get us back up and running."
American Rescue Workers also operates a thrift store, men's shelter and more.
Reconstruction is still ongoing at their Ross Street church, which was struck by fire back in march. That blaze caused about a half-million dollars in damages.
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