Newton Woman Earns 'Hero of the Year' Award

Jenn Reale’s enthusiasm, compassion and commitment to helping others have caused her to be selected as Interfaith Social Services’ Community Hero of the Year.

Jenn is Program Coordinator for The Arbella Insurance Foundation. She oversees all activities and programs that the Foundation has in place to support Arbella Insurance Group employees. She is a member of Arbella’s Activities Committee, a group of employees who are committed to promoting a culture of teamwork and camaraderie through corporate citizenship and, more importantly, fun.

Jenn organizes hundreds of Arbella employee every year who volunteer at such places as Interfaith Social Services, Father Bill’s and Mainspring, Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger, Cradles to Crayons and South Shore Habitat for Humanity.

In 2014, Jenn, sometimes alone or more often along with her husband Rich, their 4 year old son Richard and one year old daughter Penelope walked or ran in 18 different charity events! She supported organizations such as Children’s Hospital, Dana Farber, Interfaith Social Services, One Fund Boston and March of Dimes among others. If Jenn sees an opportunity to help people she is there. She is integral in creating transformational volunteer experiences for nonprofit organizations and Arbella employees. Thank you Jenn for all that you do for our community!