THE PROJECT

 

As a community activist for over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some extraordinary people.  They are not the faces of the local organization; they are rarely out front.  They are the unsung heroes who make the work possible.  They keep the connections, they write the letters, the read the notices, they apply for the grants, they pay the bills, they make sure things run smoothly, and they know more about the details and the issues than anyone else.  They give of themselves quietly and sometimes not so quietly, but they give as if it is their life’s mission.  They do not want the accolades but deserve them most of all.

These are the beautiful humans filled with hoi.  And these are the individuals who I wish to celebrate.

These inspiring souls have facilitated change no matter what was challenging them personally, dedicated themselves to making their corner of the world a little bit better.