HANCOCK COUNTY — Despite the chaos, uncertainty and anxiety brought on by the pandemic, a lot of good things are happening in Hancock County. Random acts of kindness. Feats of selflessness. Compassion for others. This is another in an occasional series of stories that will highlight some of the unsung moments of kindness that are bright spots in our ordeal.
Donors pay Fortville utility bills
Fortville residents got a nice surprise heading into the Easter weekend, when the town’s Facebook page shared that an anonymous donor had paid for the town residents’ water and sewer bills. Those who had already paid their April bill will see a credit on their May statements.
According to the post: “The gift was made by local businesses as an encouragement that we all might look out for one another, find the needs of our neighbors, neighborhoods and do our part in helping them through this uncertain and unprecedented difficult time… and the good times that will soon follow. Thank you and God bless our people and our nation.”
Residents were quick to post messages of gratitude. One person responded, “Just saying thank you to the anonymous donor(s) cannot express just how incredibly thankful I am… Thank you so much for your selfless and amazing donation. I am sure this helps to take some stress off many people’s and families’ shoulders. We are all so very blessed to live in such a wonderful community.”