CATHERINE NALTSAS, VOLUNTEER MENTOR, THE VALLEY GREEK FESTIVAL, NORTHRIDGE

Over the Memorial Day weekend 2024, LW partner Catherine Naltsas volunteered Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the Valley Greek Festival in Northridge, California. Catherine spent three days mentoring a team of mostly 10 year-olds at the calamari booth, where the children learned to work the register, were trained in food safety, and food preparation. As part of her ongoing philanthropy, Catherine prioritizes youth mentorship at St. Nicholas Church. This event is the single largest fundraiser for her home parish.