'A Heart And Passion To Uplift Others': Aurora Community Leader

AURORA, IL — Without community leaders, Aurora 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 Tiana Juarez, an Aurora reader who nominated Brandon Lyon.

How do you know this community leader?

Worked with them

What does this community leader do?

Empowers and educates entrepreneurs and professionals to grow as leaders

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

He has a heart and passion to uplift others and his community — he is always serving. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he created the Coalition Relief Project to bring volunteers and not-for-profits together to help distribute food to families that were laid off.

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

He is dedicated to helping his community grow. He is always thinking of ways to help fill in gaps and bring resources and connections to community members

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