King Township launches ‘Hometown Heroes’ campaign to recognize volunteers

Yorkregion.com
April 23, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic forced township to cancel volunteer appreciation night

The township of King is switching things up this year to recognize its volunteers in an way that adheres to COVID-19 physical distancing requirements.

The campaign, called 'Hometown Heroes', is taking the place of the township’s annual volunteer appreciation night, which was cancelled because of the pandemic.

“It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic turned our world upside down. We’ve had to change and adapt to this new world in countless ways,” said King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini. “Despite all the negative things the pandemic has caused, there are many things that have not changed in King Township -- our sense of community, volunteer spirit and willingness to help the most vulnerable.”

The township is looking for residents to submit 15-second videos explaining why a person, organization or business has made a positive difference in the community during the pandemic.

The video should start with a right-elbow bump (like a physically-distanced handshake). It should then have an explanation of who your hero is, and what they have done to make the community a better place during the COVID-19 pandemic, in less than 15-seconds. The video should finish with a left-elbow bump.

An example video and tips to make your video look and sound good is available at www.king.ca/hometownheroes.

The deadline to submit videos is 5 p.m. on May 7. The best videos will be shared later in the spring.