She Goes Above & Beyond For Those In Need: West Haven Hero

WEST HAVEN, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission is for Jaime Cilinceon-Williams of West Haven.

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Anonymous

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
Shes a full-time mom & student who does a lot of volunteer work through the community. Many times without others even knowing.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is always going above and beyond for those in need. In addition to being a full-time mom and college student, she will volunteer her time to go shopping for those that can't. She has made over 250 fabric masks and given them to those who need for free in her neighborhood even though her husband has been out of work. On top of everything else she has been constantly caring for countless foster dogs. Many have been abused and just need a safe place to help them to heal before being adopted. During this five-week shut down she is now on her 9th dog. Heck she even gave her neighbors brother a kidney because he needed one and she had 2

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
We need more people like her. See everything above.

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