Dungarvin Ohio Honors Peggy Porter

Each year, the Dungarvin Ohio team puts in the hours to honor a very special hero. Peggy Porter was a Dungarvin Direct Support Professional (DSP) who made the ultimate sacrifice for the men in her home when a fire broke out in 2006. She had a special relationship with these individuals she supported, John Cloppert and Tony Braithwaite, but on December 20, 2006, the fire sadly claimed the lives of Peggy and Tony. This was a very traumatic experience for those who were at Dungarvin at this time and has been a sad part of Dungarvin Ohio’s history. Because Peggy always gave it her all, the Ohio team gives back through volunteering to honor her sacrifice. 

“Typically, we volunteer in December, to commemorate this event,” shared Lisa Fannin, Ohio State Director. “However, last year the food bank informed us that they really needed our help in January and February because the number of volunteers drops off during these months. So, we corralled the troops a bit later this year, sorting food as we’ve done in the past which is our favorite job there!”

Dungarvin volunteers packed boxes for the elderly in the community, conveyor-belt style. These friends and neighbors receive the boxes once a month with a variety of food staples always included. 

“In the two and a half hours we volunteered, our group backed 631 boxes,” shared Lisa. “That will help feed 631 people in the community for a month! We had people from the Central region and even the South region join us in volunteering, including Regional Director, Julie Josephitis.”

Great work for a great cause done in Peggy’s loving memory. Excellent work, Dungarvin Ohio!