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 youth-led, 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: Olivia Batt, Dani Ades, Sebastian Getz, Finn Guyder, Jacob Katz, Elle Nagelberg, Blake Simon, Grace Fortune, and Elizabeth Fortune.

Current Junior Board Members: Emily Fishkin, Sienna Green, Sam Lewis, Sammy Meinel, Thomas Moran, Olivia Schiffman, Lucas Vallejos.