United Way of Western Connecticut is hosting its 5th Annual Hometown Heroes Benefit Dinner on Saturday. Awards will be presented to several individuals, nonprofit agencies and youth for their service to towns within United Way’s service area. United Way CEO Kim Morgan says the honorees have all made unique and lasting impacts across Western Connecticut.
Nominees were selected based on several criteria, including action, commitment, and initiative.
This year, proceeds from the event will support United Way’s food security initiatives, including its evening Mobile Food Pantry, the Groceries on Wheels Truck, weekend food backpacks for hungry children, and a nutrition incentives pilot program.
HOMETOWN HEROES
Bethel Walnut Hill Community Church
Brookfield David Moissonnier
Danbury David Krafick
New Fairfield Kathy Hull
New Milford Angela Chastain
Newtown Tom D’Agostino
Ridgefield Carol Maiolo
EMERGING HEROES
Brookfield Victoria McFarlin (Immaculate High School)
Danbury Jerfrey Martinez (Danbury High School)
New Milford Ryan Fanella (Immaculate High School)
Ridgefield Emma Kiernan (Ridgefield High School)
Special awards will be presented:
Corporate Philanthropy Award to UPS for exemplifying corporate social responsibility and demonstrating a tireless commitment to giving back to the community
Collaborative Award to Mike Greene in recognition of the Danbury resident's leadership, commitment and generosity to the food rescue efforts of the Danbury Food Collaborative, which has rescued more than $835,000 worth of food for greater Danbury area food pantries.
