Kelley Rash

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Kelley Rash, Chairman of the Board of Directors at AVB Bank, is dedicated to success of the arts in the city of Broken Arrow. Recently, AVB Bank donated land to the City for the construction of the Brown-Kimbrough Center for Arts, Innovation & Creativity in downtown Broken Arrow. She and her family have championed the city’s efforts for many years and exemplify service to others.

Jennifer Conway

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Jennifer Conway, President and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and Darla Heller, Vice President of Economic Development for the Chamber have been instrumental in the growth of manufacturing and business industry in Broken Arrow. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, they have tirelessly championed new programs that focus on business recruitment and retention.

Darla Heller

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Jennifer Conway, President and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and Darla Heller, Vice President of Economic Development for the Chamber have been instrumental in the growth of manufacturing and business industry in Broken Arrow. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, they have tirelessly championed new programs that focus on business recruitment and retention.

Barre Mutual Aid

Barre City, Vermont

Barre Mutual Aid is a group pf neighbors helping neigbors who came together to meet the needs of the greater Barre area during the Covid-19 pandemic. Volunteers are matched with people in need to help them navigate the wide array of agencies and organizations offering economic, household, food insecurity and shopping support. Local food service partners have provided tens of thousands of meals to those in need.

Barre Partnership

Barre City, Vermont

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Barre Partnership – Barre City’s Downtown Organization – has worked with the local business community to get the word out about availability of services and shopping; they’ve held events to maintain our sense of community; and coordinated a Spaulding High School graduation parade and festivities in lieu of a traditional graduation, including banners along North Main Street featuring all mmembers of the class 2020.

Emily Stromquist

Thornton, Colorado

Emily is the Executive Director of Food for Hope, a nonprofit in Thornton, Colorado, with a mission of empowering and strengthening the future of our communities by providing nutritious food to children in need. With Emily’s leadership the organization was able to expand support over the summer to kids in need beyond the school year.

Minister Williams and Evangelist Williams

Thornton, Colorado

Within the New Direction Praise and Worship Center Church in Aurora, Colorado, Minister Williams and his wife, Evangelist Williams (both Thornton residents), have risen to the huge task of working with the homeless population across the Denver Metro area. Their efforts to feed and support those in need has given hope to those who otherwise had given up.

Linda Barbour

Annapolis, Maryland

Linda Barbour has been the lead volunteer for the City’s Food Friday food giveaways. She’s always the first to arrive and last to leave. Linda recruits other volunteers and manages them as needed. She volunteers with us and shows up for the Light of the World giveaways as well. A great City helper!

Bruce Morgenstern

Annapolis, Maryland

Bruce Morgenstern is one of our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) leads. He also is on the city’s Commission on Aging and volunteers working with seniors. A great City helper!

Beebe Medical Center

Lewes, Delaware

The COVID-19 Pandemic has created unique challenges, and the City of Lewes recognizes Beebe Medical Center for “going the extra mile” to ensure that our community and the surrounding area have access to highly competent and compassionate medical services.

Dr. Joe Couri and War Muhammad

Peoria, Illinois

Dr Couri is a retired doctor who is also a photographer and musical performer. Warith (War) Muhammad is a Peoria-based recording artist. Together, they produced a music video entitled “Don’t Start”. Directed at young people, “Don’t Start” is a message that there are other avenues and opportunities in life that don’t involve gangs, drugs or violence.

Jim Combs

Peoria, Illinois

Jim Combs is the recently retired Executive Director of the East Bluff Community Center. Mr. Combs has widely been credited with transforming a former school into a vibrant community center that houses youth programs, physical fitness programs, meal distribution, summer camps, a food pantry and more.

Under his leadership, the Center has forged new relationships with the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, and the building even houses a radio station. In 2018, through recreation events, civic events, food pantry, addiction support groups, the Center served over 31,000 people. Jim Combs is, quite honestly, the heart of the neighborhood.

Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity

Dover, Delaware

Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity continue to build homes, rebuild neighborhoods but more over they are building families in the City of Dover.

Jerry Biddlecom

Pembroke Pines, Florida

The city of Pembroke Pines in partnership with Feeding South Florida hosts a weekly drive-through food distribution for people in need. The distribution is handled by City staff and a few volunteers. Mr. Biddlecom is over 65 and considered part of the COVID-19 “high-risk” population. Mr. Biddlecom has been volunteering at the City food drive since we first started. He works hard and even though he is considered “high-risk” he still comes to give bak to the community every week without fail.

Robert Daniels

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Mr. Daniels has been a volunteer at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center since his teenage years completing his high school requirements. He’s since continued to volunteer at the center, showering the members with his artistic skills in guitar on more than one occassion. Robert has volunteered every Wednesday and Friday for the last five months packing, loading and distributing food to those in need. He’s truly committed to the members of SWFP and the community of Pembroke Pines.

Anouke Dominichi

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Ms. Dominichi has been a volunteer at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center working with the special needs young adults in a program called Illuminate Heart. The dedication and empathy she has demonstrated has been more than exemplary. She never missed a day to come in and work with the young adults until the onset of COVID-19 caused the center to close its doors. She then decided to continue volunteering at the food distribution sites every Wednesday at the Southwest Focal Point and every Friday at City Center. Her tireless energy is addictive and keeps her fellow volunteers motivated.

Robbins Hose Co. No. 1 (Dover Fire Department)

Dover, Delaware

Eric E. Reaves

Gary, Indiana

Jimmy Oliver

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK

Jimmy took on the role as deputy commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs in July 2018 and has truly blossomed since then. He ensures that the voices of the people are included and valued.

I’ve heard him speak about the importance of giving our youth opportunities to see and do different things. He is determined to go above and beyond the call of duty every day, and that is why he was chosen to be an Extra Mile Hero.

Gino Manzi

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK

Gino has worked for the City of Syracuse for 16 years. It is readily apparent that he is a natural leader by the way the maintenance team takes care of City Hall, City Hall Commons and all of our public spaces.

He is respectful, responsible and embodies the qualities we look for in all our employees. Gino is a true public servant and more than deserving to be recognized as an Extra Mile Hero.

Dr. Roland Walker

Gary, Indiana

Dr. Jeff Jones

MARION VIRGINIA

Dr. Jeff Jones is on his way to Uganda. In the east African country, he will join with others to help bring hope and healing – something he’s done in Marion and around the world for decades.

Taking part in a MedReach ministry outreach, Jones will serve in a medical clinic that will care for as many as 400 patients a day.

Martha Henk

AUBURN, ALABAMA

In 1994 very wise people chose Martha Henk to become Director of the Food Bank of East Alabama.

The Food Bank has grown from distributing 450,000 pounds of food in 1994 to distributing 5 million pounds of food in 2018.

In late 2019, the Food Bank is moving into a larger, renovated facility following a successful capital campaign. Much of this growth, as well as financial support from donors is due to Martha’s public reputation for integrity, efficiency, and excellent decision-making.

Mayor Jason L. Shelton: Quote and Heroes

TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI

There is a phrase that we use in Tupelo–the Tupelo Spirit. It’s a spirit of community leadership, cooperation and servanthood–in essence, it’s “going the extra mile.”

Our city is full of these selfless citizens who are always available to do whatever is needed. Today we celebrate three citizens who exemplify that spirit–Dr. Richard Price, Mayor’s Outreach Task Force; Ms. Hannah Maharrey, Homeless Task Force and Ms. Kathryn Rhea, Keep Tupelo Beautiful.

I thank them for giving their time, talents and resources to sustain and enhance the City of Tupelo. Thank you for going the extra mile.

Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Fraternity

Dover, Delaware

Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Fraternity helps victims of the recent catastrophic tornado which stuck the City of Dover.

Rick Milliard

Saco, Maine

Rick Milliard is passionate about the Saco community, and more specifically, about the environment, water and beaches in our area. Since 1998, Rick has served on various groups including Saco Bay Regional Beach Planning, the Shoreline Commission and the Coastal Waters Commission. Rick continues to volunteer his time and talents to ensure that the water and beaches, some of our region’s biggest assets, are protected.

Gary Marston

Saco, Maine

Gary Marston dedicated many years to serving on the Coastal Waters Commission, including years as the chair of the group. One of Gary’s accomplishments during this time was clearing up the parking finance issues at the Camp Ellis parking lot.

Gary has now retired from the commission, but we value the time and effort that he put in and thank him for his service to the Saco community.

Don Roth

Saco, Maine

Don Roth is a Saco native who cares very deeply about this community. If you need help, Don is always the first to respond and lend a hand.

Don is integral in the Facilities Division here in the City of Saco and keeps all our facilities clean and functioning smoothly. Don is a member of the Saco Main Street Board of Directors and volunteers at many community events, such as Mary’s Walk.

Alex Walchesky

MARYSVILLE, CALIFORNIA

At 4 years old, Alex has shown more initiative for beautifying our area by volunteering to pickup debris near Ellis Lake to do his part to help keep the wildlife safe.

Alex deserves to be recognized for encouraging individuals to follow in his footsteps. Great job Alex!

Russ Heller

GARDEN CITY, IDAHO

Russ Heller has been a Library Trustee for almost 5 years. His contribution to the Board has been immeasurable.

His diplomacy, competency, and expertise in board protocol has elevated the professionalism of the group and the Library as a whole. Last year this library, that was built and funded for a population of 12,000 people had 161,000 visitors and checked-out 238,000 items.

Russ Heller’s commitment to Garden City is a perfect example of Extra Mile America’s belief that creating positive change is not just a water cooler topic, but is unselfishly tied to action.