Hero 'Tireless In Her Dedication' To Recovering Addicts, Homeless

PALOS VERDES, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Jillian Moran of Palos Verdes Estates, who nominated Ann Schmidt Lampe:

Where the nominee lives:
Rancho Palos Verdes

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Palos Verdes Estates

Name of the nominee:
Ann Schmidt Lampe

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Jillian Moran

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Counselor working with Addiction and advocate for homeless

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Despite personal tragedy in her own life, Anne has dedicated her life to helping people in recovery and working with the marginalized in our society. Anne has been working 7 days a week during this pandemic because she views it as her purpose. During the week she is a counselor with Tarzana Treatment Centers and her weekends are filled with her work with the homeless at the Urban Community Outreach Center in Long Beach.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is tireless in her dedication to helping people out of the depths of addiction and homelessness. She is a light in our sometimes dark world.

Thank you for all you do, Ann!

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