'Tireless, talented worker for social justice': Somerville Hero

SOMERVILLE, MA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. But rarely do they get the spotlight they deserve. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've begun 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 Somerville Office of Housing Stability Director Ellen Shachter, who nominated Lydia Lopez, an employee of her office. Lopez, whose family immigrated to the United States from Central America when she was a child, works with immigrants to stabilize their housing.

Lopez serves the low-income immigrant community in Somerville, which is facing a housing crisis, Shachter says.

"Lydia is a tireless and talented worker for social justice with deep connections to the immigrant community," Shachter writes.

Thank you for all you do, Lydia!

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