Washington, DC, Feb. 16, 2021 – NeighborWorks America recognizes the ‘unsung heroes’ who help communities rise above challenges and map a new way forward. On Feb. 16, NeighborWorks America awarded six individuals with its annual Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership. The honorees represent Houston, Texas; Syracuse, New York; Roseburg, Oregon; Washington, DC; and Lincoln, Nebraska. NeighborWorks America honoree from Syracuse is Rasheada Caldwell, board member of HeadQuarters. Traditionally awarded in the fall, the Dorothy Richardson Awards ceremony kicks off a weekend of activities and events specifically designed to educate and uplift local teams of residents that have come together to learn how to address challenges in their communities. Residents identified by NeighborWorks network organizations as local community leaders participate alongside their local policy and government counterparts to strengthen their leadership skills and be exposed to new concepts and solutions. CLI teams also receive seed grants that help the teams implement action plans developed during the training.
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