Palatine Resident Helps 'Anyone In Need': Patch Community Leader

PALATINE, IL — Without community leaders, Palatine/Rolling Meadows 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 Demetri Xydas, a Palatine/Rolling Meadows reader who nominated Linda Xydas.

How do you know this community leader?

She is my wife

What does this community leader do?

She collects pajamas and nightgowns for battered women’s shelters

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

She inspires me everyday with her passion to not let a women in a shelter be without a robe or pajamas. Sometimes they leave in a split second and they have nothing. She tries to make a difference. She collects for most disasters as well.

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

She will help anyone in need. You never have to ask twice and she will start her charity events.
She has collected 100 pairs of pajamas one Christmas for Wings.

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