'Giving Hope To People Who Are Downtrodden': San Leandro Hero

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

Name of the nominee:
Brian Azevedo

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Kathleen Hutchings

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Provides food for people who are struggling right now.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
He has been incredibly giving and forthright with making sure people in our community do not go hungry during this crisis. Brian has organized many events that greatly benefit the community during this difficult time and he is giving hope to people who are downtrodden, lonely, scared, and trying to survive with little to no money. His outreach began right at the beginning of the pandemic. He is a wonderful person and also I must commend him for setting such a wonderful example of charity and giving to those in need, to his young son. He’s a wonderful father and makes sure his son gets involved with his outreach work. Brian is a beacon of hope for so many right now.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
He’s brave for putting himself out in the community during these scary times. The monster (covid-19) is right outside our doors and Brian is stepping out on the front line right now.

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