'Civic-Minded' 11-Year-Old Volunteer Chloe: Branford Local Hero

BRANFORD, CT —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 Rob Nelson, who nominated his 11-year-old daughter Chloe Alexandra Hart Nelson.

Name: Chloe Alexandra Hart Nelson

State: CT

Hometown: Branford

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: She's my daughter

Reason for recognition: Since 2016, instead of birthday gifts and Halloween candy, my daughter has asked friends and family for donations to the Branford Compassion Club because she loves cats.

One thing to know: She is civic-minded.

Chloe told Patch, "I wanted to give these cats some kindness and help out everyone at the shelter because they're so nice."