'Loyal And Accepting Of All': Des Plaines Patch Community Leader

DES PLAINES, IL — Without community leaders, Des Plaines Patch 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 Rev. Marcia Urban, a Des Plaines Patch reader who nominated Debra Schweider Walusiak.

How do you know this community leader?

She is the publicity specialist and liturgist at my church and director of the Self-Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines.

What does this community leader do?

Assists in worship at First Congregational Church of Des Plaines and does the promotion and arranges the promotion of church events. She also directs the activities of the food pantry and clothes closet.

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

She is tireless in her efforts to meet her responsibilities and is a good and faithful member of the community.

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

She is loyal and accepting of people of all kinds and is always willing to help in any way she can.

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