'Momtrepreneur' With A Mission: Oak Park Hero

OAK PARK, IL — 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. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Suzanne Cronacher, who nominated Sitinee Sheffert:

Name: Sitinee R. Sheffert

State: IL

Hometown: Oak Park

Hero's job: 'Momtrepreneur' who founded Giving Artfully and Giving Artfully Kids

Relationship to nominee: business associate, friend

Reason for recognition: Sitinee has helped transition Giving Artfully and Giving Artfully kids into virtual Zoom classes during the COVID crisis in order to help spread kindness and crafting to children and adults all over the country.

One thing to know: Sitinee's mission is to build a generation of kindness by teaching children and adults through crafting based service projects the importance of charitable giving.

Thank you for all you do, Sitinee!

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