San Mateo to Honor 'Everyday Heroes' Thursday

The North Central San Mateo Community Wellness Initiative will host its third annual "Everyday Heroes" reception this Thursday, June 28, to honor a handful of locals for their work to make North Central San Mateo a safe and thriving community to live in.

This year's honorees, who were nominated by the community of North Central San Mateo for specific contributions in various categories, are Ruby Kaho the "Partnership Hero;" Bennie Shannon and Joshua Hugg, the "Sunshine Neighbor Heroes;" Allen Haysbert, the "Prevention Hero;" Eric Waldorf, the "Merchant Hero;" and Timothy Niupalau, the "Youth Hero."

"We are so excited to be able to honor people who don't often receive the recognition they deserve," said Michelle Vilchez, executive director of Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center. "Every day, these unsung heroes engage in work that has a positive effect in North Central San Mateo, and they do it without expecting anything in return." 

The North Central San Mateo Community Wellness Initiative is a service provided by Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center "to unite and strengthen the North Central San Mateo family by promoting healthier lifestyles through education, communication, collaboration, and celebration," representatives explained.

The Initiative's community partners include the African American Community Health Advisory Committee, the Police Activities League, Pilgrim Organization, Inc., YMCA Youth Services Bureau, and the Youth Leadership Institute.

Thursday night's reception is open to the public, and will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the  at 725 Monte Diablo Ave. in San Mateo. Spanish interpretation services and childcare will be provided. 

For more information, contact Malissa Netane at mnetane@pcrweb.org or 650-513-0330 ext. 310.

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