'Helps Businesses To Thrive': Patch Hartford Community Leader

HARTFORD, CT — Without community leaders, Connecticut wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Wendy Pawlak, a Connecticut reader who nominated Hyacinth Yennie.

How do you know this community leader?

I am on her committee.

What does this community leader do?

Runs a Senior Center, has free meetings for the community, helps to make the neighborhoods safer.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She does so very much for our communities & neighborhoods. She helps businesses to thrive, she really cares for our people here.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

She is caring.

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Know a community leader who deserves a shout-out?

Nominate them here.