Local Hero: Holly Agouridis Makes Life Better In Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, MD — 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Holly Agouridis of Silver Spring, who nominated herself as a local hero.

Local hero’s full name

Holly Agouridis

Local hero’s home state

Maryland

Local hero’s Patch

Silver Spring

How do you know the local hero?

Myself

What does the local hero do?

I put together a community Haunted Yard the month of October to give the children a fun and entertaining evening.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

When COVID shut everything down for our children, I continued to hold the yearly tradition and parents thanked me for giving them a outlet for their children during the lockdowns.

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

I have a heart of gold for the families of Silver Spring

Thank you for all you do, Holly Agouridis!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.