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president Tim McAllister.

Laporte added it was every Thursday for two years before health issues prevented him from going.

McAllister said he started making phone calls around Amherstburg to seek assistance for Laporte when Laporte told him he needed the help. McAllister’s son Paul put the matter on social media trying to drum up donations but they still need help.

“Some people reached out and helped me by giving me contact numbers for people,” said McAllister.

The contacts didn’t result in anything, he added.

“There was no substance to them,” said McAllister.

From there, McAllister started thinking of different routes to try and find support for Laporte’s cause.

“I was having sleepless nights,” said McAllister. “(Laporte) still comes in and has fellowship with us. I couldn’t leave it alone. We are about people helping people. My aim is to try and help this man.”

McAllister said he has asked a lot of people that he knows but “I keep coming up empty.”

“The mission is a compassionate place. In my time here, a lot of people have come through the door asking for help,” said McAllister.

Laporte said he got the costing for the tub cut-out, but needs help raising the money.

“The best man to ask for help would be (McAllister),” said Laporte. “People might be interested, who knows?”

According to Laporte, he has permission from his landlord to do the work but the cost is the hindrance.

McAllister said people wishing to donate can drop by the mission, located at 298 Victoria St. S., with a donation or call 519-736-9140.

“We try to do our best and do what we can to help friends who need a helping hand,” said McAllister.

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