Here are positive things happening within our community (4/25/20)

PITTSBURGH — We know that the coronavirus pandemic is an overwhelming and stressful time for everybody, so we’re going to put together some positive things that are happening within our community to help those in need.

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It’s apparent that during hard times, the Pittsburgh region always comes together to help one another.

Sheetz giving first responders, health care workers free coffee

Sheetz announced it is now offering free coffee to first responders and health care workers to appreciate their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free coffee is available to hospital workers, police officer, firefighters, paramedics - all who are involved in helping fight coronavirus through June 1.

Pittsburgh Police help out with two birthday requests

Officers from the Pittsburgh Police helped brighten up some birthdays. On Friday, the department participated in a parade for twins followed by a parade for a boy turning 12.

“We hope we made their birthdays a little bit better,” police said on social media.

Essential items distributed in Homewood

As part of All One Pittsburgh, Koppers and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh are continuing their distribution program, handing out items to people in need at the Community Empowerment Association building on Saturday.

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Organizers of Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival raise money for food distribution

The organizers of the nation’s largest Jeep-only events every year in Butler County raised thousands of dollars to help the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and other groups. The groups are holding another emergency food distribution in the coming days.

The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association raised $2,500 to help out.

Bridgeville Police wish another child a happy birthday

The Bridgeville Police Department helped brighten a day for another young child in the area.

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