Columbia Leader Helps Provide Activities For Critically Ill Children

COLUMBIA, MD — Without community leaders, Columbia 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 Samantha Steltzer, a Columbia reader who wrote this nomination about Erin Ritter.

How do you know this community leader?

Employee

What does this community leader do?

She is the deputy director at Casey Cares Foundation, a nonprofit that provides activities for critically ill children and their families.

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

Erin should be recognized for her commitment, dedication, and time in providing activities and programs that benefit critically ill kids and their families

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

She grew up in Columbia and was featured in an online blog called Faces of Columbia, MD!

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