At a time when kindness and community support are needed more than ever, an Arizona man is facing backlash from his homeowner’s association for simply offering free water to his neighbors. David Martin has been providing cold water to passersby from a stand in his driveway for the past four years, but his HOA is now threatening fines and demanding he cease his charitable efforts.
… Neighbors in the Goodyear, Arizona, neighborhood have voiced their support for Martin’s efforts, appreciating the gesture of goodwill during hot Arizona summers. Despite receiving multiple citations and escalating fines from his HOA, Martin remains determined to continue providing this essential service to his community.
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