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February 24, 2021
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Acts of kindness abound in Miami County By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com Danielle Miller, a Miami County resident, and Maconaquah graduate, saw a need in the community and acted on it. Now those who could use a hot meal or other necessities can do so because of the generosity Miller and many businesses around the area. Miller said, “I saw a Facebook post about a restaurant that did something similar and I thought, "How awesome would that be if several businesses did that?" I just shared the post in the Positive Future of Peru Facebook group and in just 24 hours there were over 300 comments…people saying that they would definitely contribute…that they would love to see this happen here…that I should make it happen. I know several business owners and managers and just tagged them, and they fell in love with the idea. Within another 24 hours many businesses had already begun. I am amazed at the kindness and willingness. It was just a Facebook post, but I give full credit to God and the kindness of our amazing community. In just a few days it was in full swing!” Miller said she personally knows several families who have struggled with “where their next meal was coming from.” Miller said there were families living under the bridge and would have benefited from this movement. Miller
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pointed out that not only does it help individuals but the businesses, too. “These businesses are selling extra meals and people are visiting the participating businesses just so they can take part,” she explained. Businesses that have not signed up yet and are interested can go to the Facebook Page, “Peru Pay It Forward Movement.” Individuals who would like to contribute to the movement can visit the following businesses who are participating: Gabriel's Pancake House, Conny's Little German Bread Shop, Dillinger’s, Tracks End Restaurant, Pizza King, My Pizza My Way, Garden Gate Café, Mr. Weenie, Dreams to Reality Cakes - Aroma Coffee Shop and Anita's Boutique. Miller is not stopping there, though. She hopes many more businesses hop on board with the movement including some grocery stores. “I would like to hopefully ask Save A Lot and Kroger if they could do something. It is still in the works. I am still asking other businesses,” she said. “It's a great campaign to boost our little economy, feed the hungry and to inspire others to spread kindness. It can be quite contagious. I don't deserve the credit for this. God, business owners/managers and the kindness of the community deserve the credit. For it to blow up like it did, in as little time…that is all God. I just made some calls.” Miller said.
A display in Conny’s Little German Breadshop, LLC., shows customers they can use the “Pay It Forward” movement to purchase product from the store. Customers can also add money to the movement at any of the participating businesses to help those who may be in need in the community.
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