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Tell us about your hero for a chance for them to win a $100 gift card.

Heroes serve others, are brave, determined, selfless, courageous, and inspirational. How we define a hero is different for everyone. Each month, Nave Law invites the community to submit people who are CNY heroes. Once a month we will pick a winner, and that hero will receive a $100 gift card. Each December, we will share each of the winner’s stories on social media, and whoever gets the most shares will win $1,000.

Make sure your hero would want to win as if they win we will contact them to congratulate them.

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Hometown heroes from police to nurses to mailman

This Month’s Hero

Meet Our July Nave Hero: Leonardo Sanchez

Every month, we celebrate someone in our community who leads with heart. For July, we are proud to recognize Leo Sanchez as our Nave Hero.

Leo’s impact may not always make headlines—but it absolutely makes a difference. As a nurse, caretaker, and dedicated community advocate, he shows up in both formal and quiet, informal ways that ripple far and wide. Whether he’s caring for others in a healthcare setting or offering behind-the-scenes leadership in civic spaces, Leo brings kindness, humility, and light to everything he does.

He recently stepped into the role of Board President at Welch Terrace and continues to serve the Syracuse community through compassionate leadership. Leo doesn’t seek recognition—but that’s exactly why he deserves it. His authenticity, empathy, and unwavering service are exactly what make a hero.

Please join us in congratulating Leo. In December, all of our 2025 Nave Heroes will be featured again, and the individual with the most love and shares will receive a $1,000 gift from Nave Law Firm.

Thank you, Leo. You’re what community looks like.

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Our Initiatives

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Ask Nave

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Nave’s Heroes

A monthly initiative to honor local heroes. We allow members of the community to nominate someone who they feel is a hero in our hometown.

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Nave’s Neighbors

An initiative to highlight local companies that do good things throughout our neighborhood.

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The Community Giveback Project

An initiative to give back to the community. Each month for essential employees in sectors within our community we will show our support by offering to handle a free traffic ticket for the hard-working people in this specific sector.

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Addiction Support

An initiative to help provide addiction resources. Addiction is a tragic issue in our community. We hope this initiative helps make treatment more readily available and help people get back to healthy and happy lives.

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Scholarships

An initiative to help support future generations. We’re offering a scholarship to high school seniors who have overcome adversity.

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Battle4Breath

Join the challenge where local organizations compete to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis.

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