‘A Truly Model Citizen And Humanitarian’: El Cerrito Hero

EL CERRITO, 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. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Ruby MacDonald who nominated Jen Komaromi of El Cerrito.

Name: Jen Komaromi

State: CA

Home town: El Cerrito

Hero's job: Small business owner, parent, PTA leader, WCCUSD volunteer, concerned and activist citizen

Relationship to nominee: Have coffee at Jen and husband's Well-Grounded Coffee Shop almost every Sat.

Reason for recognition: Jen's genuine concern for others but also unyielding integrity deserve recognition--e.g., making space in her business to collect food for fire victims, follows & encourages environmental protection practices, sponsors women's rights events.

One thing to know: Jen is a successful businesswoman but a truly model citizen and humanitarian.

Thank you for all you do, Jen!

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