“A Silent Force”: Gail Belokur brings creative leadership to the United Way
Gail Belokur, a Hometown Hero, brings compassionate and creative leadership to the United Way of Tompkins County.
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Cady Fontana: Inspiring creative confidence
Cady Fontana, Makerspace librarian at TCPL, helps community members explore creative projects and build skills for free.
Dr. Auguste Duplan: A compassionate and calm fixture of Tompkins County adolescent psychiatry
Dr. Auguste Duplan, a compassionate adolescent psychiatrist, has dedicated 20 years to supporting youth and families in crisis.
Designing a better tomorrow, today: Todd Nau
Todd Nau, manager of Finger Lakes ReUse’s Triphammer location, earns Hometown Heroes Award for leadership, creativity, and community impact.
Aly Evans: Delivering compassion and a hot meal
Aly Evans, executive director of Foodnet Meals on Wheels, is honored as a Hometown Hero for her compassion and leadership.
Cheryl Jewell: Leading Longview with vision
Cheryl Jewell Longview leads with vision, transforming senior living in 2025. Discover her impact!
Brenda Carpenter: The heart behind Dryden Dairy Day
Dryden Dairy Day thrives under Brenda Carpenter’s 41-year leadership. Discover her Hometown Hero award and community impact!
Captains Shaun and Stacy McNeil: Building a network
Salvation Army Ithaca’s McNeils, Hometown Heroes, boost homeless outreach & holiday programs.
Cady Fontana: Inspiring creative confidence
Cady Fontana, Makerspace librarian at TCPL, helps community members explore creative projects and build skills for free.
Dr. Auguste Duplan: A compassionate and calm fixture of Tompkins County adolescent psychiatry
Dr. Auguste Duplan, a compassionate adolescent psychiatrist, has dedicated 20 years to supporting youth and families in crisis.
Designing a better tomorrow, today: Todd Nau
Todd Nau, manager of Finger Lakes ReUse’s Triphammer location, earns Hometown Heroes Award for leadership, creativity, and community impact.
Aly Evans: Delivering compassion and a hot meal
Aly Evans, executive director of Foodnet Meals on Wheels, is honored as a Hometown Hero for her compassion and leadership.
Cheryl Jewell: Leading Longview with vision
Cheryl Jewell Longview leads with vision, transforming senior living in 2025. Discover her impact!
Brenda Carpenter: The heart behind Dryden Dairy Day
Dryden Dairy Day thrives under Brenda Carpenter’s 41-year leadership. Discover her Hometown Hero award and community impact!
Captains Shaun and Stacy McNeil: Building a network
Salvation Army Ithaca’s McNeils, Hometown Heroes, boost homeless outreach & holiday programs.
