'Advocated For Victims Of Domestic Violence': Tinley Park Hero

TINLEY 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 Lorri Nagle who nominated Kathy Mahoney of Tinley Park. Lorri and Kathy are colleagues at the Crisis Center for South Suburbia.

Name: Kathy Mahoney
State: IL
Hometown: Tinley Park
Hero's job: Volunteer and board member for The Crisis Center for South Suburbia
Relationship to nominee: Colleague
Reason for recognition: For 24 years Kathy has been a volunteer & dedicated board
member at the Crisis Center where she has advocated for victims of domestic violence &
raised funds to support programs. From writing thank you notes to asking for gifts, Kathy is
always there.
One thing to know: Kathy is a proud mother and has demonstrated the spirit of giving
within her son, and many members of her family and friends.

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Illinois here.

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