Last Saturday, at the Gowanus Houses Old Timers Day, we had the privilege of celebrating five amazing women who serve their community in unique and selfless ways. Meet Tracey L. Pinkard, Marguerite Scott, Sharlene Bethel, Nicole Percell and Theresa Davis.

Thanks to Caroline Petters, David Doobinin, Diane Hu and Emily Hlavac Green for your creativity and photography.

Thanks to the Gowanus Houses Residents Association and the Gowanus Houses Arts Collective for your collaboration.

We are grateful to Carroll Gardens Association, Gowanus Canal Conservancy, Olde Breukelen Hardware and Schone Bride for supporting the 2017 edition of Community Heroes, Gowanus.