Many community healthcare centers and support organizations that have been assisting Haitians in Springfield for several years are reporting increased donations and contributions coinciding with the furor of the past 10 days. In the last three days, we've taken cash donations about seven times the normal rate, and it's specifically because of this polarization.
Dady Fanfan, who despite not knowing the restaurant owners personally is this week spending his free time helping his countrymen and women, said: "I just stayed a little bit to help them, and then the next day I came because they are family. Be there for those facing adversity is what community is about."
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