Local Hero: Stephanie Owitz Quietly Makes Life Better In Boca Raton

BOCA RATON, FL — 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Eileen Alkabes, who nominated her colleague, Stephanie Owitz of Boca Raton.

Local hero’s full name

Stephanie Owitz

Local hero’s home state

Florida

Local hero’s Patch

Boca Raton

How do you know the local hero?

Professional colleague

What does the local hero do?

Director of arts, culture and learning for the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC Sandler Center

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Stephanie has worked tirelessly to keep our community connected over the past (three) years, specifically. She has been the bridge that has connected us with arts and cultural programming when social isolation became necessary during the pandemic. She brought hundreds of programs to our computer screens within weeks’ notice and although this doesn't sound like hero’s work, it was. The community was lonely, sad and hopeless. She brought hope, connection and entertainment when we needed it most. She continues to do all of this and more day in and day out.

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

She's brilliant, selfless and has a knack of connecting with our community.

Thank you for all you do, Stephanie Owitz!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.