It’s no secret that COVID-19 is affecting our city and our world. That’s why now, more than ever, it’s important to highlight those who are stepping up to help those in need and lending a hand to their communities.
Crain’s Chicago Business is highlighting hometown heroes with heartfelt coverage of people who are going above and beyond in service to their community in the “Local Heroes: Inspiring Stories from the COVID Era” series. Catch up on the stories of these admirable community leaders below:
Nurse Sean Keller didn’t have to think twice to volunteer as a frontline COVID fighter; in fact, it took him fewer than five minutes to “run towards the fire”
Greater Chicago Food Depository Director of Warehouse Operations Jose DeSantiago gets up before sunrise to feed Chicagoans and bring hope to his coworkers and community
Esperanza Health Centers' medical hero duo, Dr. Stefan Czestochowski and Guadalupe Hernandez, provide COVID testing and treatment from a tent to Chicagoans in need regardless of immigration, insurance or financial status
Despite COVID slowdown, Schlep CEO Hunter Riley and his moving team are delivering supplies pro bono for the Red Cross, Lakeview Pantry, Cradles to Crayons and Top Box Foods
Grocery store worker Austin Andreatta has picked up longer hours and shifts while gaining hope through helping others in his community
Chicago Department of Public Health epidemiologist Shamika Smith is working night and day to protect Chicagoans with data and research to contain COVID
Community First Medical Center’s Dr. Jared Marcucci fights on the frontlines and plans to use his positive COVID antibody test results to help protect his community and gain knowledge about the virus
If you know a front-line Chicago worker and unsung hero who’s making a difference, share their info with heroes@crain.com and they may be featured in the next piece by Crain’s Chicago Business.
We applaud media outlets like Crain’s that take the time to do this type of reporting to shine a light on the positive actions taking place during this unprecedented time. How are you helping your community? Share this post and let us know!