News Nearby: How to Help Out Around the Region

There are a lot of ways to give back and, unfortunately, there have been a lot of people in the region this week who need that help. Here are a few local opportunities from nearby Patches. 

If you want to donate money:

• In Brecksville, the city came together this week to honor Sgt. Dennis E. Kancler, who died in Afghanistan in July. The family is .
• Copley township was struck with tragedy earlier this week when a man went on a shooting spree, killing seven people. Fairlawn-Bath Patch has been covering the events and .

If you have some free space – or a good idea:

• A Strongsville-based organization has lost its seasonal home. The organization, We Care, needs a place to collect and pack donations for the holiday season. Check for more details.

If you want to give a pet a home:

• has a story about two dogs that were left in a park. Someone rescued them, but they still need a permanent home.