Now in its tenth year, WETA Hometown Heroes is an Emmy Award-winning multimedia project that heralds individuals who improve their communities and encourages others to volunteer service. WETA produces television profiles on each hero and their work in the community.
Press releases
Oct 14, 2008
Services for the Needy Increased as a Result of Organizations Founded by Local Couple
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Sep 17, 2008
Community Leader Inspires and Motivates Impoverished Youth to Strive for Social Greatness
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Aug 12, 2008
Education Director Prepares Local Theater Students with Life Skills
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Jun 12, 2008
Environmentalists Educate Public About Benefits of Locally Produced Food
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May 20, 2008
Two Maryland Men Increase Fathers' Involvement in Children's Education
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Apr 14, 2008
Inspirational Leader Uses Food to Foster Economic Development and Family Stability
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Mar 18, 2008
Principal's Immigrant Story and Work Inspires a Learning Community
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Jan 02, 2008
Local Educator Improves the Lives of Low-Income Families
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Images
Caption: WETA Hometown Heroes Ann Yonkers and Bernadine Prince - July 08
Credit: Kea Taylor - Imagine Photography
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Caption: WETA Hometown Hero Gillian Kilberg Hodge - October 08
Credit: Freed Photography/Courtesy Gillian Kilberg Hodge
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