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COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
The Compassionate Organizer Archetype: Connector and Community Wellness Advocate
EBONI HENDERSON
NEIGHBORHOOD: MARTINDALE-BRIGHTWOOD
“My joy is found in serving my community while honoring their gifts and protecting their dignity” Eboni Henderson steps into ambassador work with a heart for people, a calm spirit, and a passion for creating spaces where neighbors feel supported and connected. Her path has always centered around caring for others, especially families who juggle multiple responsibilities and need encouragement, understanding, and practical help. Ebony is the founder of Henderson Helping Hands, an organization rooted in serving the community by combatting food insecurity in the Marindale- Brightwood neighborhood. Her passion is community wellness. Eboni pays attention to how people are feeling, what they are carrying, and what they might not be saying out loud. She has a gift for offering support that feels personal, thoughtful, and grounded in care. Her purpose is to strengthen her community through service, collaboration, and a commitment to showing up for people during moments of transition, stress, or celebration. Eboni believes that wellness starts with connection, and she brings that belief into everything she does as an ambassador.
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