180,000.
Enough to restore her utilities.
Enough to repair her home.
Enough to cover healthcare expenses.
Enough to ensure she never had to worry about basic necessities again.
When someone told Mrs. Adele the amount, she started crying.
The crowd started crying with her.
Even some of the officers wiped their eyes.
That evening, the entire neighborhood gathered in front of her house.
Electricians donated labor.
Contractors donated materials.
Local businesses donated services.
People who barely knew each other worked side by side.
By sunset, the lights came back
