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Sep 2, 2021 · Columbus Everyday Heroes: Meet the local heroes, finalists. With this new class, we have now recognized 125 Everyday Heroes since we started the program in 2017. That translates to 125...
Sep 5, 2021 · Meet the 2021 class of Everyday Heroes, who quietly work to heal, unite and improve our communities.
Sep 3, 2021 · It's time to introduce the Everyday Heroes of 2021, a group of 25 honorees who dedicate their time and talents to improving our community.
- Melanie Cage Transitions from Grief to Leader with Helping Hands
- Debera 'Momma' Diggs Helps Those in Need Find Resources
- Al Edmondson Serves Near East Side from A Cut Above Barbershop
- Andrea Nadolny Supports Suicide Prevention After Friend's Tragic Death
- Anna Siriano Grows More Than Plants at Highland Youth Garden
- Laura Berger Abbas
- Dave Brubaker
- Tim Funk
- Karie Griffin
- Benjamin Levey
Melanie Cage helps prepare students for college through Greater Columbus Community Helping Hands, a nonprofit founded by her mother, who died tragically in 2019. Read more about Melanie Cage.
Debera "Momma" Diggs, a health navigator with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, has assisted people in Columbus for decades in different roles. Read more about Debera 'Momma' Diggs.
Al Edmondson, who owns A Cut Above the Rest on the city's Near East Side, regularly hosts health screenings and more from inside his barbershop. Read more about Al Edmondson.
Worthington teenager Andrea Nadolnyturned the pain she felt after a friend died by suicide into an educational campaign. Read more about Andrea Nadolny.
Hilltop resident Anna Siriano supports growing food and children alike at Highland Youth Gardenon Columbus’ West Side. For the last several years, she’s filled much of her spare time volunteering at Highland Youth Garden, eventually joining the board as a member in late 2020 before rising to the role of vice president the following year and board p...
Some may know Laura Berger Abbasas a local volunteer or leader, but to many Somali boys and girls, she is the hooyo, mother, of the Somali community. Read more about Laura Berger Abbas.
Dave Brubakergrew up a classically trained trumpet player and has spent his time during retirement helping others. Read more about Dave Brubaker.
Tim Funkis the cofounder of Stockhands Horses for Healing, a nonprofit group dedicated to helping children and veterans with disabilities. Read more about Tim Funk.
Karie Griffinis the founder of nonprofit Stitched Together, which supports foster care. Read more about Karie Griffin.
Benjamin Levey, who grew up in Bexley, was inspired by his work coaching soccer in Kenya to create the Final Third Foundation in central Ohio. Read more about Benjamin Levey.
Jul 18, 2024 · Watch Spectrum News 1 every Wednesday to see a special look at citizen heroes who are working to make a difference in their communities throughout Ohio.
Mar 1, 2022 · Since 2017, the Dispatch family of brands has been honoring those Everyday Heroes who perform extraordinary selfless acts to improve, heal and unite our community.
Nov 20, 2023 · Columbus Monthly’s annual Everyday Heroes program honors Central Ohio residents who quietly strengthen our communities with their selfless acts. A panel of judges selected these 13 individuals as semifinalists.
