The Lind Brothers, 2021 Youth in Philanthropy Award Winners, AFP Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties Chapter The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we operate, and moving to a fully virtual environment impacted some more than others—especially students who were forced to attend school online but did...
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Charli Cooksey, 2021 Changemaker Award Winner, AFP St. Louis Chapter During 2020, AFP St. Louis suspended its traditional award categories and instead, recognized a number of Changemakers who were doing incredible work in the community. For this year’s National Philanthropy Day event, we’ve brought...
Zerqa Abid, 2021 Outstanding Philanthropist, AFP Central Ohio Sponsored by The Columbus Foundation Zerqa Abid is the founder and executive director of MY Project USA. She is a mother, philanthropist, writer, public speaker, social/political activist, community organizer, campaign consultant, and...
Brooklyn Stewart, 2021 Spirit of Philanthropy – Youth Award, AFP Greater Kansas City Chapter Even as an eighth grader, Brooklyn Stewart has already touched the lives of hundreds of children in our community. Over the course of the past seven summers, the Kansas City, Mo., resident has supplied...
Léandre Gaucher, 2021 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, AFP Quebec Chapter Léandre Gaucher is a remarkable kid who overcomes challenges like no other, and he was recognized by the AFP Quebec Chapter as the 2021 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. When he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2019, his...
Amina Jameel, 2021 Emerging Philanthropist, AFP North Carolina – Triad Chapter Amina Jameel has become a driving force for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro, both in terms of fundraising and in educating and activating her community to become more active with the organization. After...
Lynn Hy, 2021 Outstanding Fundraising Professional, AFP Central New York Chapter Lynn Hy has been with the Food Bank of Central New York since September 2010. Prior to working at the Food Bank, Lynn worked in fundraising with the Salvation Army of Syracuse. Lynn lives up to the AFP Code of Ethical...
Vincent Spina, 2021 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, AFP Central New York Chapter A native and resident of Syracuse and president of the local office of BPAS Actuarial and Pension Services, Vincent Spina knows people throughout his community and works tirelessly to make healthcare, housing, and...