She Manages A Non-Profit And Has A 'Huge Heart': New Canaan Hero

NEW CANAAN, 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 Kevin Long who nominated Erika Long of New Canaan. She runs the Community Mindfulness Project, and she's his former wife.

Name: Erika Long

State: CT

Home town: New Canaan

Hero's job: Other

If other, job: Non-profit management

Relationship to nominee: She's my ex-wife

Reason for recognition: She runs Community Mindfulness Project and offers several amazing free or suggested donation programs for New Canaan and surrounding communities. They have pivoted to Zoom and conference calls through the pandemic: for educators, first responders and anyone

One thing to know: She has a huge heart and actively lives her life to help others.

Thank you for all you do, Erika!

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