Newark Community Leader Runs Nonprofit In Husband's Memory

NEWARK,NJ — Without community leaders, Newark wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Dr. Leisa Herrera, a Newark reader.

What does this community leader do?

Runs a nonprofit youth organization in memory of husband who founded it.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

Maybe not so much me, but the kids, parents and volunteers who are helping me honor my husband's memory by participating in the organization.

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

My husband had a tremendous heart for youth and I want to make sure that I make his vision come to life, not just for kids in New Jersey, but NY and any other place where a child desires to be part of a safe and nurturing community. I will stop at nothing to make sure that the children I work with have the best possible childhoods - to the fullest extent possible.

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