Local Heroes is a non-profit organization for local teens building community.
While some members have since graduated, their vision lives on. From the start, the founders — Max Cohen, Sammi Kurzer, Marley Kurzer, Zach Soderberg, Greg Soderberg, and Logan Velez — envisioned a youth-led group serving local areas.
As a youth-led organization, the board members are responsible for researching, planning, and coordinating hands-on service projects. From helping underprivileged youth to animal rescue, food drives, and more…
Our mission is to to make a positive impact in our communities through hands-on service.
Local Leaders
Founders of Local Heroes: Max Cohen, Sammi Kurzer, Marley Kurzer, Zach Soderberg, Greg Soderberg, and Logan Velez.
Current Senior Board Members: Max Cohen, Greg Soderberg, Olivia Batt, Dani Ades, Sebastian Getz, Finn Guyder, Jacob Katz, Elle Nadelberg, Blake Simon, Elizabeth Fortune, Grace Fortune.
Current Junior Board Members: Drew Nathan, Emily Fishkin, Lucas Vallejos, Olivia Shiffman, Sam Lewis, Sammy Meinel, Sienne Green, Thomas Moran.
Volunteers: Bryn Del Guercio, Anya Borelli, Sara Dedi, Charlotte Upton, Josie Goldman, Max Nadelberg.