Be a Hero in the Eyes of a Child

There are many individuals in law enforcement, protective services, family support services, schools and our faith based community just to name a few, who have become part of the safety net for children who are at risk of abuse and neglect. These individuals are rarely recognized for the impact they have made on children who have been in difficult situations. We want to recognize and honor these special heroes.

 Our Heroes

Julio Alarcon - Principal of St. Anthony of Padua School
Terry Atkinson - Community Leader and Youth Advocate
Kyriece Brooks - Youth Pastor and Regional Leader for Youth Move Ohio
Sharod Brown - Head Trainer, CEO of Elevation Training Center
Jennifer Casey - Big Sister and Super Mom
Renee Collins - Kinship Caregiver and Safe Visit Advocate
Tammy Ethington - Director of Youth Ministry - House of Healing
Mike Ferrer - Director of ACES - Achievement thru Community Education and Support
Officer Mike Folley - Lorain Police Department
Jerry Galant - Carpenter and Builder of Gardens
Judge Sherry Glass - Judge Lorain County Domestic Relations Court
Brenda Hernandez - Help Me Grow Program Director - Catholic Charities
Rebecca Jones - Child and Adolescent Services Director - MHARS
Detective Chris Kovach - Lorain Police Department
Achilles Morales - Education and Youth Development Coordinator - Lorain County Urban League
Sandra Peloquin - Educator and Advocate - Lorain City Schools
Sally Peoples - Board Member and Supporter-Harrison Cultural Community Centre
Melissa Sommers - Pastor at Beyond the Walls Church
Maria Vasquez - Head Start Family Engagement Specialist
Donna Rivera Wells - Deputy Chief Probation Officer at Lorain County Domestic Relations Court

Tickets-$25 general admission (open seating)       

$200 for a reserved table of 8

One of Sr. Mary's favorite quotes is from Mr. Rogers who said, "Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me."

Please join us as we raise awareness for child abuse prevention and celebrate our community's heroes.

Hear from Laurie Conrad, one of the many heroes at Blessing House: