DUNDALK, Md. — More than one thousand neighbors, community members and friends showed up to Key Brewing Company in Dundalk Friday night to raise money for the families affected by the Key Bridge Collapse that happened early Tuesday morning in Baltimore.
Jessica and Michelle Todd were both raised in Dundalk and say they aren't surprised by the turnout.
"It’s the blue collar town that just take care of its own," explained Michelle.
The Dundalk community is just steps away from where the Key Bridge once stood, so this week felt heavy for so many people who live there.
"I mean it was just a part of our childhood. It was part of growing up. It was always there. So the fact that it’s gone..." said Michelle, choking back tears.
Those sentiments shared by many in the Baltimore community, so Nick Volk and his wife Molly Korman decided to do something about it.
"I think it just comes down to – we want to help Baltimore. People need to heal," explained Nick.
So Nick got his band, spread the word and then the community started pitching in.
"The phone calls we were fielding just like – how do I help?" explained Molly, "I have sound gear, do you need it? I have a food truck, do you need it?"
So on Friday night, almost a dozen bands, a few food trucks and a lot of volunteers helped raise more than $20,000 for the families affected.
The people who live in Dundalk say this is what they do.
"The people don’t have a lot of money here, the people aren’t rich here," said Jessica, "but they know where to put their money and no matter what they will always give it back to their own."
Molly says they do expect that $20,000 to go up over the weekend and in the coming weeks.
Those wishing to donate can contact the brewery through their Facebook page.
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