John Fugazzie of Neighbors helping Neighbors needs our help
Dear NHN USA Colleagues and Friends of NhN:
As some of you may know our fearless leader, John Fugazzie, suffered a massive heart attack a four weeks ago. I’m happy to report that he is doing well. The hospital sent him home in a week and he’s resting comfortably at home.
For those of us who knew there isn’t one that didn’t jump to offer help, which prompts this note from me.
Here is the sad truth; John is in need of assistance from people like us. John’s heart attack has cost him $172,000 and counting. Since he lost his job (for the 2nd time) 8 months ago, he obviously does not have health insurance and his unemployment benefit is about to expire. He has suffered this physical setback for which I’m sure he’s learned a hard lesson and recovery and different approach to health needs to be his primary focus. It is times like these that teach me to lean in and give help where it is needed most. And right now, where it is needed is for John.
John has devoted his life for this organization; first in creating then in delivering over the last 3 years of NhN’s storied existence. If you are like me, NhN was where I finally was able to meet people who were like me and where I could both share and learn from our collective experiences, expertise and contacts. I feel I owe a lot to John and all he does and continues to do; which he hasn’t stopped doing even though he should be resting.
This is the request: Consider sending John either a financial or physical donation. I’ve set up a PO Box (information below) that allows you to send whatever you like. Imagine if we all donated $2, 5, $10 or even $15 to John’s needed recovery time. This would go a long way to pay the medical bills for which he has no insurance, the food bills, the electricity bill, or whatever the pressing needs are. Financial assistance could be in the form of money, or gift card for groceries, sheets, towels, etc. Basically imagine your own home and a complete halt in ability to buy the necessities.
Realizing that all of our members are in different points in their job search, I know it is a lot to ask to donate to John. But, I do feel that John has developed something from which we all benefit and in the spirit of NhN and John’s pay-it-forward approach to life, where he has gotten people in dire need the assistance they need, I think it appropriate to reach out to you to ask for help on his behalf.
Please consider donating and sending your thoughts of well wishes to:
John Fugazzie
P.O. Box 274
River Edge, NJ 07661-0274