Woman Who Helped Form Nonprofit: Smithtown Local Hero

SMITHTOWN, NY — 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 Margi Schwarting, who nominated Christine Fitzgerald of Smithtown.

Name:
Christine Fitzgerald

State:
NY

Home town:
Smithtown

Hero's job:
Volunteer

Relationship to nominee:
Through Smithtown Children’s Foundation

Reason for recognition:
She put together, with two other local moms, a nonprofit organization in Smithtown. They began when a friend lost her daughter and began by assisting those in the neighborhood who were sick or have died. Then they helped those who lost their house to a fire.

One thing to know:
She is thoughtful and generous

Thank you for all you do, Christine!

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