CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HEROES OF OUR COMMUNITY!
MAKING AN IMPACT EACH AND EVERY DAY!

When community shows up for community, everyone wins.

We are stronger together — not in theory, but in action. Every time a neighbor lends a hand, every time a family finds support, every time we choose to invest in one another, we build something bigger than ourselves. Real change doesn’t happen all at once. It grows steadily — one person encouraged, one family supported, one opportunity created at a time.
When we rally around each other, barriers break down. Hope rises. Confidence grows. Children see possibility. Families feel stability. And what begins as support for one becomes momentum for many.

This is how a community becomes unshakable — by standing side by side. By believing that every person matters. By understanding that when one of us succeeds, we all move forward.

Together, we are building strength that lasts for generations. Together, we are creating opportunity that reaches every corner. Together, we are proving that when hearts unite and hands join, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.

Because when we work together — truly together — everyone wins.

THE HEROES!

Thank you to our Heart for Community Heroes. Each honoree has been selected for the meaningful difference they make in the lives of others through their dedication, generosity, and service. You are the heartbeat of our community, and we are deeply grateful for the example you set and the lives you continue to touch.

THE PILLARS

Our Community Heroes were nominated as a superheron in one of the pillar catergories of the Community Center @ AFC.
THE EDUCATION EMPOWERER
STRENGTH: KNOWLEDGE. Celebrates mentors, teachers, and advocates who inspire learning, growth, and opportunity for all ages.
THE HEALTH HERO
STRENGTH: COMPASSION. Acknowledges individuals who support physical, mental, and emotional well-being and help others live healthier, fuller lives.
THE SAFETY SENTINEL
STRENGTH: PROTECTION Recognizes those who work tirelessly to keep our community safe, prepared, and resilient.
THE GATHERING GUARDIAN
STRENGTH: CONNECTION. Honors those who create welcoming spaces and meaningful experiences where people feel seen, supported, and at home.
THE COMMUNITY CHAMPION
STRENGTH: UNITY. Recognizes individuals who foster belonging, inclusion, and connection—those who bring people together and strengthen the fabric of our community.

MEET THE HEROES!

JESSICA BANNON

HEALTH HERO

DON
BILLEY

SAFETY HERO

STACI
COOPER

EDUCATION HERO

STEPHANIE
LEFDAHL

CO-COMMUNITY HERO

CHASTITY HARDIN GLAZEBROOKS

CO-COMMUNITY HERO

BECKY
FISH

GATHERING HERO

HEART OF COMMUNITY LEGACY AWARD!

FRANCES WEATHERLY

This final award honors a lifetime of service and a legacy that has touched countless lives.

For over 20 years, she has faithfully served through Allen Chapel AME Church’s Clothes Closet ministry, providing essential items with compassion and dignity. Her impact also includes supporting local reading programs and helping create spaces for learning and mental health support.

Known for her humility, faith, and quiet strength, she serves simply because she feels blessed to do so. Even after more than 90 years of life, her dedication continues to inspire those around her.

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