‘He Has A Huge Heart’: Oak Forest Hero

OAK FOREST, IL — 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 Kurt DeGroot who nominated Nick Versetto of Oak Forest. DeGroot said Versetto has donated some of his time to Project Fire Buddies with the Oak Forest Fire Department. The organization provides resources to kids battling illnesses or living with special needs.

Name: Nick Versetto
State: IL
Home town: Oak Forest
Hero's job: Business
If other, job: Doug's Dogs owner
Relationship to nominee: Personally through the community
Reason for recognition: Nick has helped our Project Fire Buddies program on several different
occasions. He also is constantly giving back to several community organizations. He has personally delivered several meals to fire buddy families.
One thing to know: He has a huge heart and is always willing to drop what he is doing to help out.

Thank you for all you do, Nick!

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