East Nashville woman named national finalist for community hero award

Jewell Brown of East Nashville is a national finalist for the More Than a Pet Community Hero Award from Humane World for Animals for opening her home and helping people and animals in need; the winner will be announced at the Humane World for Animals event in Pittsburgh.

Jewell Brown of East Nashville has been named a national finalist for the More Than a Pet Community Hero Award. The award is run by Humane World for Animals, formerly the Humane Society of the United States. Brown helps people and animals in her neighborhood and often opens her home to those who need a warm place. She is known locally for bringing food, clothing, and pet supplies to unhoused neighbors and animals. Key details: - Jewell Brown is one of three national finalists for the More Than a Pet Community Hero Award. - The award is administered by Humane World for Animals, which was formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States. - Brown cares for a 15-year-old rescue dog named Sassy and routinely assists unhoused people near her home. - The Pet Community Center in Nashville nominated Brown, and Dott Freeman and her team supported the nomination. - The award winner will be announced at a Humane World for Animals event in Pittsburgh in less than two weeks, and public voting is reported as open daily through April 8. Summary: Brown’s recognition highlights local, ongoing support for people and animals in East Nashville and brings national attention to her work. The next reported step is the award announcement at the Humane World for Animals event in Pittsburgh, where a winner will be named.