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Elderly man donates $500k to tiny struggling fire department – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Heroes, Joy

Elderly man donates $500k to struggling Missouri fire department using gear from the 1980s

Jacalyn Wetzel

5/21/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026