‘Dedicated Volunteer Is Generous Beyond Limits’: Alameda Hero

ALAMEDA, 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. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Regina Muccillo who nominated Karen Butter of Alameda.

Name: Karen Butter

State: CA

Home town: Alameda

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: Neighbor, friend, fellow volunteer

Reason for recognition: Dedicated volunteer who seeks out solutions and reaches people in extended circles. Karen leads the Friends of the Library, an invaluable source of education and entertainment for all, for free. During pandemic delivery of arts and knowledge in new ways.

One thing to know: Karen is generous beyond limits.

Thank you for all you do, Karen!

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