'Helping People Of All Ages': Jeff McKenna Is A Patch Community Leader

Woodbury/Middlebury, CT — Without community leaders, Woodbury-Middlebury 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 Maryanne Van Aken, a Woodbury-Middlebury Patch reader who nominated Jeffrey McKenna.

How do you know this community leader?

I have worked with Jeff for 10 years in Substance Abuse Prevention

What does this community leader do?

He is the Program Director/ Chairman of ASAP, Advocates for Substance Abuse Prevention

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

Jeff has worked in the prevention field for many years, across many towns in CT. He was instrumental in helping ASAP win a Federal Drug Free Community Grant. One of his many talents is being able to work with young people.

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

Jeff works 24/7 many times behind the scenes helping people of all ages struggling with addiction.

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