Art Therapy Charity Founder Recognized As Sayville Community Leader

SAYVILLE, NY — Without community leaders, Sayville 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 Paula Lippman, a Sayville reader who nominated her sister, Sharon Lippman.

How do you know the community leader?

Executive Director/Founder of 501c3 nonprofit organization Art Without Walls Inc.

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

For 45 years, she has been a mentor to children, from main stream to autistic, ADD, ADHD...etc; through her private art classes and creating original art therapy and creative games and projects for the terminally ill and disabled community. All without taking a salary.

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

She always gives of herself. Education and art have always been her inspiration. She gives her knowledge and expertise to children and adults.

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Know a community leader who deserves a shout-out?

Nominate them here.