Skokie Community Leader Advocates For Veterans, Immigrants Rights

SKOKIE, IL — Without community leaders, Skokie 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 Flor, a Skokie reader who nominated Jerry Clarito, a former Skokie Park District commissioner.

How do you know this community leader?

Peer

What does this community leader do?

Lead in rebuilding a community center

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

Despite lack of resources he motivated volunteers to step up in contributing time, money, and expertise in rehabilitating a dilapidated facility.

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

He is an advocate for veterans and immigrants rights.

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