NEW YORK CITY, New York — A Quad City woman is back home after being recognized on the national stage.
Luekinna Hodges earned a trip to the Jefferson Awards in New York City on Oct. 4.
She was honored for her work through Kinna's House of Love that cares for women and children facing domestic violence.
Hodges spoke to the audience about her hope to advocate for change and be a light for families fallen on hard times.
"After having been through darkness for so long, I just don't want anybody else to feel that," Hodges said. "So I thank God for giving me the courage to go out now to the highways and byways and help those other women and other kids."
The annual Jefferson Awards ceremony is run by the Multiplying Good organization. It features unsung heroes from across the country. WQAD News 8 is a Jefferson Awards Media Partner.
Kinna's House of Love hosts events year-round in the community. See the flyers below for upcoming events.
Hodges' full speech at the ceremony is also attached below.
Kinna's House of Love
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