Bloomfield Heroes: She Wrote Secret Chalk Messages Of Thanks

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — 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.

Do YOU have a local hero you'd like us to know about? Share their story here or read about other heroes from across New Jersey here.

This submission comes from Melissa De Fino, who nominated her friend, Michelle "Mo" Laikowski of Bloomfield.

Name: Michelle Laikowski

State: NJ

Hometown: Bloomfield

Hero's job: Entertainment/Media

Reason for recognition: During quarantine, Mo and her son woke up early every day and wrote messages of thanks in chalk on the driveways of first responders in our neighborhood. She did this in secret and no one ever knew it was her.

One thing to know: Mo knew instinctively that the only way we can survive this pandemic is by helping each other out. She's always the first to ask if anyone needs help. She is the definition of a good neighbor!

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