She Helps Everyone In Need: Naugatuck Hero

NAUGATUCK, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes

This submission comes from Nicole Brewster, of Naugatuck, who nominated Jonnie Reboira, of Naugatuck.

Where the nominee lives:
Naugatuck

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Naugatuck

Name of the nominee:
Jonnie Reboira

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Nicole Brewster

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
Justice of the Peace

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is making masks all day and night to donate to essential workers, she isn't charging. She is collecting items for the Valley Diaper Bank. She has a tent set up in her yard with baked goods for people to just go take. She spends all day on the days the food bank is open going back and forth for the people in town that cannot get to the mobile food pantry. She is helping in every way she can and deserves to be recognized.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is a saint

Thank you Jonnie for all that you do!

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