THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 14, 2023 Page 9 AWARD| FROM PAGE 1 ginalize women in society. According to their website, “The Zonta Club of Malden and our members work within our community to realize our vision of a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential, where women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men, and where no woman lives in fear of violence.” Mangan’s steadfast work in the Malden Community Gardens was highlighted while Ortiz drew praise for her community work and advocacy, and specifi cally for her contributions to Mayor Gary Christenson brought greetings from the City of Malden. Malden during the pandemic through Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors. So was honored for her dedication to students as well as for her work in Maria Luise kicked off the event. establishing the Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition. Each of the women spoke passionately about their work and about the support they continue to receive in this MOA President Paul Hammersley, who accepted a Humanitarian Award on behalf of MOA, and Women Making A Difference Awardees Zayda Ortiz, Andrea So and Julie Mangan community from other women. The recognition of MOA was unique. MOA is a community partner whose mission is to connect the community with addiction support and recovery services, remove the stigMichelle Bucci Luong and Maria Luise presented Zayda Ortiz her Women Making A Difference Award. Michelle Bucci Luong and Maria Luise presented Andrea So with her Women Making A Diff erence Award. Members of Malden Overcoming Addiction Anthony’s had a full house for the event. ma of addiction and fight to eliminate overdose fatalities in Malden and surrounding communities. MOA President Paul Hammersley graciously accepted the award on behalf of the MOA Board members and Recovery Coaches in attendance. Hammersley spoke of the recovery support services available throughout the city and highlighted MOA’s plans to eventually open a Sober Living space in Malden for women. This announcement drew great applause from the audience.
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