‘She Cares And Is Giving Of Herself To Help Others’: Sparta Hero

SPARTA, NJ — 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 Dorothy Talty who nominated, JoAnn Ferraro Gregoli.

• Name: JoAnn Ferraro Gregoli
• State: NJ
• Hometown: Hopatcong-Sparta
• Hero's job: Other
• If other, job: She is an event planner, but she is the organizer behind the Front Line Sewing Angels
• Relationship to nominee: She is a parent of former students but I really do not know her well.
• Reason for recognition: She is the organizer for The Front Line Sewing Angels who have donated masks to so many people, schools, organizations. From her Facebook page she is always involved in some type of philanthropic pursuit.
• One thing to know: She cares and is giving of herself and her time to help others.

Thanks for reading! Do you know about those making a difference? Let us know by filling out the form below, and we'll be happy to share their impact with the rest of the community.

Contributions big and small are important and valued.

Thank you for nominating someone who makes your neighborhood a better place.