Today is Unsung Heroes Day!
It’s an exclusive look into the lives of some of Northumberland’s outstanding leaders in the community who have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, including 10-year-old Jordyn Jacobs.
Even before the pandemic, Jordyn had been helping the community in any way she could: from doing the Coldest Night of the Year walk for Greenwood Coalition to raising money through her Zoom baking tutorials for both the Foundation and to buy turkey dinners through Fare Share Food Bank, raising enough dinners for 60 families that otherwise wouldn’t be able to enjoy Christmas dinner.
Most 10-year-olds aren’t really thinking about giving back – she tells us why she feels it’s important to give back to her community.
Audio PlayerAnd she admits that there is a silver-lining to doing her baking tutorials over Zoom.
Audio PlayerShe says her family inspires her to keep giving.
Audio PlayerJordyn says one of the biggest challenges the pandemic has presented is how she can’t see her friends.
Audio PlayerShe ends by telling us why she loves the community she gives back to so much.
Audio PlayerTo hear the full interview with MBC News Anchor & Reporter, Jenny McCaig, click here:
Audio PlayerPic from NHHF Bake Tutorial:
