Washington Forum to focus on heroes next door

Join the city of Mount Vernon for the fifth installment of The Washington Forum on Wednesday, May 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, located at 425 South Edgewood Road, Mount Vernon.

This month's theme is “Home of the Brave: Stories of Heroes Next Door” and will spotlight the courage, resiliency, and service of the everyday heroes who protect and care for our community.

Hear from representatives of the Mount Vernon Police and Fire Departments, the Mount Vernon Association of Police Chaplains, Knox Public Health, and other frontline leaders as they share stories of sacrifice, strength, and hope.

Come be inspired by the heroes next door who make a difference every single day.

The Washington Forum is a yearlong civic engagement series presented by the city of Mount Vernon in partnership with Kenyon College’s Center for the Study of American Democracy as part of the City’s America 250 programming.