Betty Kwan Chinn
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Betty Kwan Chinn Eureka, California
philanthropist. She helped homeless, including mentally ill, disabled veterans, runaways, and drug abusers in the past 20 years. Betty won the 2008 Minerva Award
. She used the $25,000 grant as seed money and worked with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
to establish the homeless bathroom and kitchen. U.S. President Barack Obama
awarded her and 12 others the Presidential Citizens Medal
on August 4, 2010 at the White House
.
Eureka, California
Eureka is the principal city and the county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States. Its population was 27,191 at the 2010 census, up from 26,128 at the 2000 census....
philanthropist. She helped homeless, including mentally ill, disabled veterans, runaways, and drug abusers in the past 20 years. Betty won the 2008 Minerva Award
The Women's Conference
The Women's Conference is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and annual forum for women. The event first began in 1986 as a California government initiative for working professionals and women business owners...
. She used the $25,000 grant as seed money and worked with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
The St Vincent de Paul Society is an international Roman Catholic voluntary organization dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing direct practical assistance to anyone in need. Active in England & Wales since 1844, today it continues to address social and material need in all...
to establish the homeless bathroom and kitchen. U.S. President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
awarded her and 12 others the Presidential Citizens Medal
Presidential Citizens Medal
The Presidential Citizens Medal is the second highest civilian award in the United States, second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is awarded by the President of the United States, and may be given posthumously....
on August 4, 2010 at the White House
.