'He Cares About Those Who Protect Us': Pass Area Local Hero

SAN GORGONIO PASS AREA, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Steve Mehlman who nominated his friend and neighbor, Jesse Donardt:

Name: Jesse Donardt

Home town: Banning-Beaumont

Hero's job: Volunteer

If other, job: Support the Troops

Relationship to nominee: Friend and neighbor

Reason for recognition: Jesse has created and maintained a highly successful all-volunteer program which collects and ships food, personal care items, books, etc., to our servicemen and women all over the world.

One thing to know: He cares about those who protect us.

Thank you for all you do, Jesse!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across California here.

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