'Kind & Caring Olivia Vitale': 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 Patty MacNeil, who nominated family friend Olivia Vitale.

Name: Olivia Vitale

State: CT

Hometown: Branford

Hero's job: Student volunteer mask-maker

Reason for recognition: Olivia made 260 masks for Branford High School class of 2020 for all graduates and administration! She is so sweet and kind and caring and this went by unnoticed! She is a Branford hero. And a class of 2020 graduate herself!

One thing to know: Olivia is kind and caring.

Thank you for all you do, Olivia!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other Local Heroes from Connecticut here.


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