Maxine Freitas is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award

at the 4th Annual Heart of Sonoma County Awards on Thursday, March 14th, 2024

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The Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership presented Maxine Freitas with the Lifetime Achievement Award. 

 

The organization recognizes, honors, and awards Sonoma County’s nonprofit volunteers, leaders, and organizations for their outstanding contributions and impact to Sonoma County’s communities.91 nominees were recognized across eight award categories, and recipients were announced for each award.

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The Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Redwood Credit Union, was presented to Maxine Freitas for making a positive and notable difference over three decades, from counseling at-risk students to pioneering therapeutic riding programs. As the founder of Equi-Ed, she has dedicated her life to providing healing experiences through horseback riding tailored to individuals with special needs.

 

All recipients were presented with certificates of recognition from Congressman Jared Huffman, Congressman Mike Thompson, Senator Bill Dodd, Senator Mike McGuire, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Assemblymember Damon Connolly, Assemblymember Jim Wood, and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. 

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Read more about CVNL and the Heart of Sonoma County Award program here:

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