Chysandra Nair loves to help others. And she takes advantage of many opportunities to do so. In addition to her volunteer work as an EMT/firefighter with the Monona Fire Department and Maple Bluff Fire Department, she works with Seton House Transitional Housing for Women, and has been involved in education programs about substance abuse. Whether they're survivors of an emergency or friends she's helped with the challenges of life, those who know Chy call her a hero.
We all have that energy that can make a difference. The personal energy of volunteering touches lives and enriches our communities. Nominate Someone!
JEFFERSON AWARD
In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard founded the American Institute for Public Service. Their mission: to encourage individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. By recognizing the work of volunteers through the Jefferson Awards, the Institute believes in can encourage others to get involved in their communities, and to discover inspiration in ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Each of our Hometown Heroes will receive a bronze Jefferson Awards medal for public service. And each year, one Hometown Hero will be chosen to travel to Washington, D.C., where their selfless devotion to public service will be recognized at the Jefferson Awards National Ceremony. If you know of someone whose spirit of volunteering benefits their community, please nominate them by clicking here.
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Chysandra Nair loves to help others. And she takes advantage of many opportunities to do so. In addition to her volunteer work as an EMT/firefighter with the Monona Fire Department and Maple Bluff Fire Department, she works with Seton House Transitional Housing for Women, and has been involved in education programs about substance abuse. Whether they're survivors of an emergency or friends she's helped with the challenges of life, those who know Chy call her a hero.
We all have that energy that can make a difference. The personal energy of volunteering touches lives and enriches our communities.
