Plymouth Hero Inspires Others

PLYMOUTH, MI— 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 Kara Gavin, who nominated Ellen Elliott of Plymouth.

Name: Ellen Elliott

State: MI

Home town: Plymouth

Hero's job: Nonprofit leader

Relationship to nominee: She is a prominent local figure who runs the nonprofit singlescreen movie theater

Reason for recognition: The Penn Theater, which Ms Elliott oversees, has been shuttered
since March. But she and her team have come up with a new inspiring movie quote to put
on the marquee every week, and have shared it on social media to increase its reach and
buoy spirits.

One thing to know: She not only led the charge to save and restore a gem of a theater in
the heart of downtown, but even when that theater is closed she's using it for good

Thank you for all you do, Ellen.

Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here.