The Plug Owner Is 'A Quiet Giver': A Mt. Greenwood Hero

CHICAGO — 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 Mikki Carping, who nominated Dave Burchett:

Where the nominee lives:
Chicago

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Mount Greenwood

Name of the nominee:
Dave Burchett

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Mikki Carping; Laura from Alsip also nominated Dave.

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
He owns The Plug in Mt. Greenwood

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Dave has helped so many people and organization s and sports teams. He is always donating to help everyone that he possibly can help. He has raffles off gift cards to local businesses to help the people in the 19th Ward. He is the type of guy that is a quiet giver. He does an amazing job with the senior citizens, shopping, buying groceries so they do not need to go out. Just an all around nice, amazing man.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
They if you ask him for help, he will help. Very family oriented.

Thank you for all you do, Dave!

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