'He Will Help Anyone': Levittown Hero

LEVITTOWN, PA — 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 Natalie Blair, who nominated Ray Gant of Levittown. Gant co-founded the Ray of Hope Project in 2002 to work toward cleaner, safer, healthier neighborhoods, streets, playgrounds and more in the Philadelphia area.

Name: Ray Gant
State: Pennsylvania
Hometown: Levittown
Hero's job: Other
If other, job: nonprofit
Relationship to nominee: I help him with what I can.
Reason for recognition: He cleans the streets in Philadelphia. He provides food, clothing to struggling families. Gives kids a Christmas, Easter, etc.
One thing to know: Very generous and will help anyone. He doesn't restrict communities.
Submitter name: Natalie Blair

Thank you for all you do, Ray!

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