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'Always A Giver': San Leandro Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

SAN LEANDRO, 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.

Where the nominee lives:
San Leandro

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
San Leandro

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Name of the nominee:
Betsy Jo Venters

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Josie Jeanne Chapman

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
She is a Woman Business Owner who Operates a Manufactures here in the Bay Area Whom Also has been SEWING & working around the clock Making and DONATING all Essensial PPE Items to our Local Hospitals and has made for all our employees and their family members as to stay safe and be protected in this new way of life.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
For Designing, Sewing, Making, & Donating MASKS.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Always a giver and puts all above herself

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