Greenville Federal Credit Union and The Greenville News announced Connie Lacquement as the October, 2020 "Community Hero" honoree. Lacquement is recognized for her role in starting the PITCH (Providing Instruments to Children) program where she and other volunteers collect, repair, and refurbish donated instruments for use in local schools, making it possible for any student who really wants to play an instrument to do so. 

The Greenville News Announcement Article: 
Community Hero gives students gift of music with used instrument program (external link)

The credit union is pleased to recognize Connie Lacquement’s nearly 40 years as a volunteer music teacher, and for her significant efforts to give local students the opportunity to play in an orchestra or band, who might not otherwise be able to do so.

Lacquement will be recognized at the next public in-person Greenville County Council meeting where the credit union will present her with a certificate and gift of appreciation.  

Do you know an unsung hero?

Each month nominations will be collected for candidates that work in health care, public safety, education, the military, nonprofit agencies and the business world, the religious sector, entertainment or athletics. They can be a student or a young child or a retiree, etc. The selected "Hero" will be profiled in the Greenville News and recognized at a County Council meeting. If you know of someone that should be recognized feel free to nominate them by sending an email to communityheroes@greenvillenews.com. In your nomination, please explain why the person you are recommending is a community hero. Include what category they should be recognized for, and your contact information.