Good Citizenship: Timika Hoffman-Zoller
Name: Timika Hoffman-Zoller
Occupation:Safety Advocate
Why does she stand out?
As a child, Hoffman-Zollers parents expected her to do something positive that would help society, whether it be fund-raising for charities, working at soup kitchens, or assisting at shelters. She contributes to the Black community by promoting emergency preparedness.I get personal fulfillment from sharing resources that help others feel secure, Hoffman-Zoller stated. In addition, her goal is to get more people of color trained in emergency preparedness. [To ensure] the Black community can have a better understanding of the potential threats to their home, workplace and can take the right steps to lessen the effects of these hazards, she said.Hoffman-Zoller is also the founder of On the Safe Side, Inc., a not-for Profit Corporation dedicated to promoting and enhancing public awareness of safety issues and emergency preparedness to individuals and communities, with a focus on underserved and underrepresented minority populations. According to Hoffman-Zoller, People should volunteer because it strengthens your community, strengthens your character, and strengthens your spirit, she said.
by Thelma Sardin
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