Stacy Gaskins Is A 'Quiet Hero' At Mokena No-Kill Shelter

MOKENA, IL — Without community leaders, Mokena 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 Jeannine Huck, a Mokena reader who nominated Stacy Gaskins.

How do you know this community leader?

Fellow Board Member

What does this community leader do?

Founder and Board Chairman of a non-profit animal welfare group.

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

Stacy has worked tirelessly since 2007 to maintain the viability of NAWS Humane Society. She’s invested countless hours, funding, and emotions to help build an organization that can continue to serve thousands of pets in need every year.

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

She’s the quiet hero. Many people don’t know who she is or what she does as she’s not the face of the organization. However, without Stacy’s devotion and leadership, NAWS wouldn’t exist.

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