Dorothy Richardson Awards for Resident Leadership

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Victor Aguilar
Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, Oxnard, California
Pacific District

Victor Aguilar is a true leader. He didn’t stop at organizing youth graffiti offenders to clean up and paint murals; he went all the way to City Hall to advocate for their fair treatment. In the process, he developed confidence in his own abilities as he prepares for his future. View Video»

 

Linda Miller Allen
Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Southern District

Linda Miller Allen is a tireless advocate for her community, serving on a dozen local boards and committees to spur investment and development. Whether fighting foreclosure, beautifying her neighborhood, working with youth or promoting education, Linda doesn’t stop until she gets results for her neighbors. View Video»

 

Jesse Clayton
New Kensington Community Development Corporation – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mid-Atlantic District

When a beloved local park became a drug hangout, Jesse Clayton stepped up to lead a team of volunteers to reclaim it and convert it to a skate park. Within a few months, crime was down, business was up, and a community had been transformed.View Video»

 

Tammy Hoth
NeighborWorks Montana, Great Falls, Montana
Rocky Mountain District

When their trailer park was listed for sale, Tammy Hoth mobilized her neighbors to organize into a resident association and apply for grant funds to purchase the property. Today, their cooperative is about to become the owner of Mountain Springs Villa, the former trailer park turned into a beautiful subdivision, with Tammy as its president. View Video»

Paul Lopez
NHS of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
North Central District

Paul Lopez exemplifies community service, bringing investment and business opportunities to the community where he grew up. Because of his tenacity, the community has a multi-million dollar banking facility that also houses the first bilingual NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center. He also works with at-risk youth to provide educational opportunities and provide alternatives to gang activity. View Video»

Marron McLeod
UNHS NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center, Utica, New York
Northeast District

For 20 years, Marron McLeod has managed the Cornhill Community Garden. Under his leadership, the garden has had a domino effect on the neighborhood, inspiring neighbors to improve their own properties. His work has led to increased opportunities in education, innovation, restoration, feeding the hungry, green lifestyle and youth engagement. View Video»

Emily MacRae
Twin Cities Community Development Corporation, Fitchburg, Massachusetts
New England District

Emily MacRae is the quintessential consensus builder. Under her leadership on the board of directors, Twin Cities CDC helped forge partnerships among elected officials, business leaders and community residents. These partnerships have been successful in reclaiming blighted areas, reducing crime, preventing foreclosure and promoting responsible homeownership. View Video»

David Pottinger
LaCasa, Inc. , Goshen, Indiana
Great Lakes District
Dave Pottinger has played a major role in renovating Goshen’s downtown district. He has devoted untold time and talent to revitalizing Goshen, focusing not only on bricks and mortar, but on the people who live and work in his buildings. Largely because of Dave and his partners, Goshen boasts a vibrant economic city center. View Video»