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, Marley Kurzer, Sammi Kurzer, Greg Soderberg, Zack 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, Marley Kurzer, Sammi Kurzer, Greg Soderberg, Zach Soderberg, Logan Velez.

Current Senior Board Members: Dani Ades, Olivia Batt, Max Cohen, Elizabeth Fortune, Grace Fortune, Sebastian Getz, Finn Guyder, Jacob Katz, Elle Nagelberg, Blake Simon, Greg Soderberg.

Current Junior Board Members: Emily Fishkin, Sienne Green, Sam Lewis, Sammy Meinel, Thomas Moran, Drew Nathan, Olivia Shiffman, Lucas Vallejos.

Volunteers: Anya Borelli, Sara Dedi, Bryn Del Guercio, Josie Goldman,
Max Nagelberg, Charlotte Upton.