2015 Ferndale Good Neighbor Awards (video)
(Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2015)
Ferndale is full of good neighbors, and the annual Citizens for Fair Ferndale Good Neighbor Awards recognized several of them Tuesday night.
Award winners came from all corners of the city, and were honored for the many things that make the Ferndale community great.
2015 honorees include:
–Roger Buning: a true Good Neighbor, Roger helps out his entire street by clearing storm drains, shoveling snow, and lending a hand to everyone.
–Rachel Crandall: a leader in the transgender community, Rachel is always a friend to people who may have no one else to turn to.
–Irenita Goedert: heavily involved in Ferndale schools, Irenita has a gift for matching people with the help they need.
–Helen Lambrix: a longtime advocate for children in Ferndale schools, including making sure all kids have the opportunity to participate in fun and learning.
–Michelle Paraday: a committed volunteer for Ferndale schools who also raised resources for homeless women and looked out for others during the harsh winter.
–Jim Pool: as Pastor of Renaissance Vineyard Church, Jim and his church host South Oakland Shelter and coordinated flood relief; Jim is also a co-founder of Facebook’s “Ferndale Forum.”
–Katie and Paul Spence: this Ferndale couple has been active in providing shelter, clothing, food and other assistance for our homeless neighbors.
–Chris and Pam Strzalkowski: active in St. James’ youth program, assist with the South Oakland Shelter, and are key organizers of the Michigan Fallen Heroes Foot Float – part of the longstanding Ferndale Memorial Day Parade.
–Heather Coleman Voss: a social media guru and cheerleader for all things Ferndale, Heather connects neighbors with calmness and kindness.
– Michelle Walker: as owner of 7-11 at Nine Mile and Hilton, Michelle not only supports Ferndale schools, but extends her kindness to her employees and customers on an everyday basis.
– CFF Community Partner- Local Kitchen and Bar: a local business that has supported Citizens for a Fair Ferndale and helped it promote its mission.
Learn more about Citizens for Fair Ferndale at www.fairferndale.org.