Category: Best of the West

“I’m very grateful, and I’m glad I was able to do something that I never seen myself doing.” — Linesha Frith Linesha Frith is recognized as the Best of the […]

“As frustrating as my job can be, there’s great rewards to be offered. And helping people, you know, it’s awesome. So that’s how I spend my day.” Vandalyn Justice Vandalyn […]

Featured in the photo to the left: Ashtyn LaRee, Cydney Mason, and Ayden LaMonte | photo by Rafael Barker. Cydney Mason was presented with the “Best of the West” award […]

Tom Toliver was honored with Westside Together’s seasonal Best of the West Award for his ceaseless dedication to supporting children and families of people who have been incarcerated, educating the […]

On November 10, 2023, an American Water Company high-pressure water main break infiltrated the gas distribution system of the West Side flats. For several weeks, gas was shut off as […]

We made a vow to each other that we was all gonna graduate… That was our goal, we held each other accountable and made it happen… We knew a lot […]

“Superwoman” Octavia Cordon is making it happen on the West Side. Born and raised in NYC, Dr. Cordon became a mountain mama 20 years ago to cultivate better opportunities for […]