Loss of online raffles, pandemic create ‘terrible struggle’ for financially strapped fire companies
Updated Feb 23, 2021;
Posted Feb 23, 2021
Officials at the Good Intent Hose Company in Llewellyn say fundraising has been difficult during the pandemic. Many volunteer departments rely on fundraising and are in a financial crunch, but some pending state legislation may give them a helping hand. (Steve Marroni/PennLive)
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When volunteer firefighters aren’t protecting their communities, they’re often hosting dinners, throwing carnivals, running raffles and playing bingo.
Sure, it’s fun, but that’s what they have to do to keep the lights on. And to keep their fire engines running.