'1-Woman Powerhouse For Good': Belmont Shore Hero

BELMONT SHORE, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Dana Buchanan who nominated Christine Barry of Belmont Shore-Naples. Buchanan is Barry's friend who has seen the difference Barry makes in the lives of homeless people in her community.

Local hero’s full name

Christine Barry

Local hero’s home state

California

Local hero’s Patch

Belmont Shore-Naples

How do you know the local hero?

friend

What does the local hero do?

She is able to get homeless folks off the street by creating meaningful relationships with them and guiding them to services. She is really good at this and does this as a volunteer and member of our community.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

She is a one-woman powerhouse for good. She has dedicated her life to helping homeless get the services she needs...and she does this voluntarily. She has become to go to in our area to help the homeless with challenges they face in finding resources. She is an expert at convincing them to get help and follows through. She is truly a local hero.

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

Service about Self

Thank you for all you do, Christine Barry!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.