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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582323953384.jpeg" alt="First Call for Help receives a check from New York Life. From left to right, back row: Jim Pfanenstiel, Tom Meis, Terri Braun, Dennis Wilson, Laura Allen, Andy Beck. Front row: Laura Shoaff, Linda Mills, Sandy McAlonan, and Aleck McAlonon. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>First Call for Help receives a check from New York Life. From left to right, back row: Jim Pfanenstiel, Tom Meis, Terri Braun, Dennis Wilson, Laura Allen, Andy Beck. Front row: Laura Shoaff, Linda Mills, Sandy McAlonan, and Aleck McAlonon. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
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First Call for Help receives grant from New York Life