'She'd Give You The Shirt Off Her Back’: Hackettstown Hero

HACKETTSTOWN NJ — 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 Pat Hawkins who nominated Deanna Craig.

• Name: Deanna Craig
• State: NJ
• Hometown: Long Valley
• Hero's job: Education AND volunteering
• Relationship to nominee: Through her husband, Pastor Jim Craig from when he was assigned to Vienna and Free Union Methodist churches
• Reason for recognition: For her outstanding devotion to the students she teaches, and her service to the community (especially children) through her clowning ministry and her "Focus on the Future" program.
• One thing to know: She'd give you the shirt off her back if you needed it! I've never met a more generous person.

Thanks for reading! Do you know about those making a difference? Let us know by filling out the form below, and we'll be happy to share their impact with the rest of the community.

Contributions big and small are important and valued.

Thank you for nominating someone who makes your neighborhood a better place.