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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

Sheila Dion, the driving force behind Erin’s Angels, has been making strides in combating child hunger since she founded the organization in 2017. Inspired to honor the memory of Erin Maxwell, Sheila has turned Erin’s Angels into a beacon of hope, mobilizing volunteers to address food insecurity among children with compassion and effectiveness.

Beyond Erin’s Angels, Sheila leads Small Town Girl Marketing, launched in 2022. This venture reflects her commitment to empowering grassroots organizations through strategic marketing and fundraising, enhancing their reach and societal impact.

A fervent advocate for tackling food insecurity, Sheila leverages her platform to educate and motivate others towards collective action. Her academic and professional journey is marked by notable achievements, including an Associate Degree from Holyoke Community College and recognition from prestigious entities for her leadership and community service.

Sheila’s philosophy centers on the power of communal collaboration to forge stronger communities, a principle she brings to life through Oswego Women Lead. This initiative underscores the essence of networking as a tool for communal betterment, gathering like-minded individuals to contribute positively to society.

Sheila’s personal life is rich with family ties and adventures. Mother to Thomas, a dedicated crew chief in the U.S. Air National Guard; Michael, an Alfred State College alumnus with expertise in Electrical Technology; and Johnathan, who is pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Daemen University. Sheila cherishes travel and quality time with her partner, Dean, and their beloved pocket beagle, Zuzu, in Baldwinsville.

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

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