Janice Watson nominated retired accountant Mohamed Youssef, who volunteers and helps out his fellow residents at Herndon Harbor House.
Joe and Lisa Emrico are being recognized for distributing groceries to people in need for years.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Andrea Baumann shows her dedication to Arlington's seniors through her exercise classes.
Dustin Foley of The Neighborhood Barbershop was recognized for offering haircuts at homeless shelters.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here is Michael Daniel Foley, who served in Vietnam and volunteered in Burke upon retirement.
The Mount Vernon Animal Rescue's leader received praise for persevering through the challenges of running an animal rescue.
Virginia's heroes include a benefactor of Walter Reed hospital, Santa's Helpers, a kindness activist and twins caring for the homeless.
This anonymous submission recognizes Mary C. Saunders and the Herndon-Reston FISH staff for their hard work in service of the community.
Dr. Sergio R. Rimola promotes health literacy, volunteers with several institutions, and is the chairman of the Hispanic Medical Society.
CASA volunteers visit their children often, attend meetings and court proceedings, and collectively served over 18,000 hours last year.
Linda Trinkle Wolf, an Alexandria real estate agent, has been honored for her work benefiting sick children at Walter Reed Medical Center.
Susan Thompson-Gaines was shouted out as an Arlington Local Hero because she performs random acts of kindness all the time.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local teacher in Arlington, who cares deeply about her students.
Demi Le Nguyen was recognized as an Annandale local hero for her volunteer efforts over the years, including for the Vietnamese community.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local group that is having an impact in Woodbridge.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here are two local residents who are having an impact in the Fredericksburg area.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Falls Church.
A Bishop Ireton student on the varsity volleyball team also volunteers at a local food pantry. Help us recognize more athletes who shine.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here are twins, born and raised in Arlington, who are having an impact on the community.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Local Heroes who make life better in Virginia with contributions big and small.
