Joyce Lewis Is A 'Tireless Advocate For Young People'

HEMPSTEAD, NY — Without community leaders, Hempstead 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 Lisa Williamson, who nominated Joyce Lewis.

How do you know the community leader? Co-worker

What does the community leader do? CEO of a non-profit agency working with justice-involved youth

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored? Ms. Lewis has impacted the lives of youth classified as high-risk in the community. She has engaged them to make positive lifestyle changes. Helped to reengage them back into the educational system. She advocates for them for services and resources to be provided for them.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero? She is a tireless advocate for young people.

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