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Rev Carolyn Cavaness Dedicates Time To Bettering Lower Merion Area

Rev. Carolyn Cavaness of Bethel AME Church in Ardmore was nominated as a Patch community leader for her efforts to improve Lower Merion.

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LOWER MERION, PA — Without community leaders, Lower Merion 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 Gaby Lipkin, a Lower Merion reader who nominated Rev Carolyn Cavaness.

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How do you know this community leader?

Community work

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What does this community leader do?

Coordinates community care from vaccine clinics to educating youth to hosting social events. She has introduced community gardens to the area, besides building community it has enabled huge donations to local food pantries. She sits on many important community organizations (Member and chairs)locally and the greater Philadelphia region.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She is an inspiration to all!

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

She’s so smart and giving

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