Newport Couple Recognized For Helping People With Disabilities: Patch Community Leaders

NEWPORT, RI — Without community leaders, Newport 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 Denise Patsos, a Newport reader who nominated Dan and Jo Glenning.

How do you know these community leaders?

Work side-b- side with them on many events

What do these community leaders do?

Dan works for RI Energy, Jo works at Visiting Nurses

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

They both do so much for our entire community. Now running NC YMCA Special Olympics. ALONG with various other programs. Jo is VP of BOD at Rhode Island Social Skills Academy. Challenger baseball.

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

They work tirelessly to provide to our community with disabilities. They never say NO. And always include everyone!

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Know a community leader who deserves a shout-out?

Nominate them here.

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