'A Tireless Source For Doing Good': Castro Valley Hero

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Dr. Joseph Whitehouse who nominated James Sullivan of Castro Valley.

Local hero’s full name

James Sullivan

Local hero’s home state

California

Local hero’s Patch

Castro Valley

How do you know the local hero?

James Sullivan manages the Salvation Army activities in Alameda County. I am on the Board.

What does the local hero do?

He manages the Salvation Army personnel, create new educational programs (Construction training, Nurses training, and to come, Culinary training). He organized and managed feeding 350 homeless people five days a week, and now has added case workers to go out to the homeless. He has facilitated the addition of a free dental clinic.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Respectfully, read the previous statement. He is so organized and astute that all things Salvation Army run smoothly.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

He it a tireless source for doing good.

Thank you for all you do, James Sullivan!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.