Hometown Heroes

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Jeffrey Radt from Buffalo. He’s created a website for folks who don’t want the “jab” to find a job.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Timothy Payne from Buffalo. He’s an Afghan war vet who lost both his legs on the battlefield. His fight now is for the souls of men.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Del Reid from Buffalo.  He runs a t-shirt company where giving back is the name of the game.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Bradford Bason from Danville, Pennsylvania. He’s helping people smile, one cup of coffee at a time.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Mike Masters from Buffalo.  His ministry is aimed at high school athletes and coaches, where the ball’s the bait for the gospel message.

This week’s “Hometown Heroes” are Michael Reese & Caleb Stuby from Addison, New York. This youth baseball coach and player were part of a team that went to nearby Woodhull last week to help “clean-up” from devastating floods.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Jake Hannon from Buffalo. He’s winning souls for Christ, one sport at a time.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is David Marshall from Bemus Point, New York. This high school senior is scoring points in his community, after building a brand new beach volleyball court at a local park.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Bill Matteson from Fredonia, New York. After losing his son to a drug overdose two years ago, he’s now helping other families cope with the drug crisis.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Julie Palmer from Buffalo. She’s leading the fight to “take-out” human trafficking in western New York.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Steve Tybor from Buffalo.  He’s helping 100 families with home repair projects this summer in the “Queen City,” for free.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Dawn Samuelson from Gerry, New York.  She uses horses to help veterans and first responders cope with anxiety and depression.

Today’s “Hometown Heroes” are Chris & Janice Schatz from Kersey, Pennsylvania. They run a ministry aimed at reaching the lost for Christ through outdoor music festivals.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Nate Bailey from Sinclairville, New York. He’s started an organization that’s connecting local Christian business leaders to reach Chautauqua County for Christ.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Sue Vanderlinden from Hornell, New York. After a life of giving back, she was recently honored for her generosity in the “Maple City.”

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Joe Bolognone from Syracuse, New York.  He runs a ministry that’s connecting Christians across the region.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Richard Kaufman, a former addict who now “coaches” others to avoid the mistakes he once made.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Andrew Wright from Bradford, Pennsylvania. He’s a local musician who’s hearing impaired. But that doesn’t stop him from living his dream, or inspiring others to do the same.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Kathy Jerman from Syracuse, New York. She’s taking the “pro-life” message to the streets of the “Salt City.”

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is William Gallerani from DeRuyter, New York. He’s helping to give those recently released from prison a second chance at life.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Caitlin Lambert from Dushore, Pennsylvania. She provides free legal services to kids wrongfully imprisoned in Somaliland, Africa.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Kevin Drake with Upward Sports. He’s using a pandemic to make “in-roads” with high school athletes all across the country.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Justin Behrens from Scranton, Pennsylvania. He’s in charge of a homeless ministry, where the focus is on relationship.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Steve Clark from Rome, New York. He’s creating jobs for those with developmental disabilities in Oneida County.

Today’s “Hometown Hero” is Nigel Butler from Fairport, New York. He’s created a sitcom streaming on “Amazon,” that takes a humorous look at the local church.