Altrusa International of Richardson honored 17 women last month for the services they provided during the pandemic. The women were from the medical, nonprofit and public safety fields and were recognized at a reception Oct. 22 at the Richardson Woman’s Club.
The 17 honorees at the “Outstanding Women of Today: 2021 Unsung Heroes Reception” included employees from Baylor Scott & White, Methodist Richardson Medical Center, the Richardson Fire and Police departments, Network of Community Ministries and Richardson ISD.
In addition, Mayor Pro Tem Janet DePuy was presented a ceremonial check for $120,067.78, representing the value of the hours of volunteer time invested in the City by Altrusa Richardson members in the past year.
Altrusa Richardson provides scholarships to local graduating seniors and supports agencies including the Richardson Public Library, Animal Shelter, RISD and Network of Community Ministries. It also helps make events such as Richardson Reads One Book possible. For more information, visit www.altrusarichardson.com.
Baylor Scott & White
Candace Hamilton
Chaplain Shirley Johannsen
Alice Kern Kirby
Kahalani Cruz-Luna
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Danielle Cooper
Katherine Hartdegen
Shannon Colleen Jackson
Linda Turner
Richardson Police Department
Sherry Cal Buford
Richardson Fire Department
Avery Atkins
Lauren Parent
Network of Community Ministries
Laurel Stanley Abihabib
Tina Floyd
Sheri Harden
Richardson ISD
Jessica J. Haas
Katie Katz
Liliam Carolina Brincker Morales