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Community Rallies After Fire Displaces Abington Teacher, Family

Fire damage to the home of Abington Middle School science teacher and Abington alum Paul Sharp displaced him and his family.

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — A member of the Abington School District community had his home severely damaged by a fire recently, and community members are stepping up to support him and his family.

Abington Middle School science teacher and Abington alum Paul Sharp and his family were displaced after a fire damaged their home Monday.

No one was hurt in the fire, but the family of six will be displaced for an extended time, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support the family.

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As of Thursday morning $12,740 has been raised through 244 donations.

See here to contribute to the GoFundMe.

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