Falmouth Woman Named 2020 Commonwealth Heroine

FALMOUTH, MA — A Falmouth woman was recently recognized as a 2020 Commonwealth Heroine.

The annual Commonwealth Heroines celebration recognizes women from across the state who "perform unheralded acts daily that make our homes, neighborhoods, cities and towns better places to live." State legislators are responsible for recommending women within their districts for the honor.

Tracey Crago, nominated by State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, was recognized for her work bringing volunteers into Falmouth Public Schools. As the executive director for "Falmouth VIPS" (Volunteers in Public Schools), Crago provides schools with engaged volunteers who enrich the curriculum and the lives of the students they serve.

Fernandes said Crago helps promote and coordinate programs such as “No Guff Week,”
in which students pledge not to speak or text anything negative about others for a week. In
addition, she helps with weekend food bags that provide children with food that are at risk of
going hungry over the weekend.

"Under her leadership, VIPS has logged over one million volunteer hours since its inception in 1983," Fernandes said. "Tracey’s efforts have transformed the lives of countless students and volunteers and have built a stronger, more vibrant community in Falmouth. She is a Commonwealth Heroine who epitomizes service above self."

Click here for the full list of Commonwealth Heroines.