Trenton Man Comes to the Rescue of Those in Need

James Spears is Trenton’s Superman—and the 2012 Patch Community Service Person of the Year.

Spears received the award in January for his generous spirit, and he received a Superman T-shirt from his daughter, who nominated him for the honor.

"I still stop and fix flat tires," Spears told Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch earlier this year. "If I see someone struggling or look like they're in need of a ride or a coat or something to eat, I'll stop to offer that."

Each Christmas season Spears and his wife send between 10 and 12 checks out to local organizations like the Trenton Goodfellows and the Salvation Army, and to people across the country.

This is just one example of the many people making a difference in Trenton and Grosse Ile. Read more about those people here, and leave a comment below to tell us about other people are making a difference every day.