BROUSSARD, La. — The City of Broussard stepped up to help a small Louisiana community rebuild after a devastating fire nearly destroyed Clayton's City Hall in August.

Surplus furniture from Broussard's public works building was donated to Clayton, a village of 368 residents located 160 miles away.

The donation represents the first assistance the small town has received since the August 25th fire.

"Broussard stepped right on in and we are thankful for that," said Tangelia Johnson, administrative assistant for the Village of Clayton.

Johnson drove almost three hours to see the donation herself, highlighting the significance of the gesture for the struggling community.

The fire caused significant damage to the 70-year-old building and destroyed critical paperwork for the town, creating o

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