Mary Grace McKernan Quietly Makes Life Better In Culver City

CULVER CITY, 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Robert Gagnier who nominated Mary Grace McKernan of Culver City. Gagnier knows McKernan from JVS in Culver City.

Local hero’s full name

Mary Grace McKernan

Local hero’s home state

California

Local hero’s Patch

Culver City

How do you know the local hero?

She works at JVS in Culver City and helps ex-cons get jobs.

What does the local hero do?

A former photographer, she now works with the County of LA and others to get people on the margins of life jobs and opportunities.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Mary has always thought of others and continues to do so. She shuns the spotlight but makes such a difference in the lives of others. Her work is measurable by the impact she has had on so many right here in Culver City.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

She was/is remains a pro photographer. She was set to go on Michael Jacksons This Is It tour when he passed.

Thank you for all you do, Mary Grace McKernan!

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