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November 27, 2019

Add a Smile effort provides help

By Mon Valley Independent

By KRISTIE LINDEN

klinden@yourmvi.com

This Saturday, after Donora’s Twinkle Bright Night, Santa will come back to town to enjoy Pancakes with Police at the Early Bird Diner on McKean Avenue.

Breanna Ondulic of Donora hopes people who attend the event will bring donations of new or gently used toys and clothing for children in need.

Ondulic, who works at the diner, has helped many residents rebuild their lives after house fires.

“A guy who lost everything, we had him back on his feet with a furnished house,” Ondulic said. “We might not have everything under our roof, but we can help someone else out.”

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