Local volunteer builds nonprofit to expand inclusion for Special Needs community
- Todd Cummins
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For Hemker, the most meaningful part of her work is seeing the impact firsthand.
Todd Cummins
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2026 Lee Volunteer Award winner Haley Hemker founded Special Friends of Northwest Ohio to expand inclusion and support for individuals with special needs across the region.
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