Mount Vernon Rotary celebrates Laura Wainwright as the 2023 recipient of the Rotary's "You Make a Difference" award. From left, William (Chris) Tippins, After-School Specialist, Whitman Middle School; Marjan Erfani, Driver Coordinator, Food For Neighbors; Craig Herring, Principal, Whitman Middle School; Helen Walutes, Member, Mount Vernon Rotary Club; Michael Jones, President, Mount Vernon Rotary Club; Charles Court, Member, Mount Vernon Rotary Club; Mark Wainwright, Fort Hunt Area Co-Driver Coordinator, Food For Neighbors; Laura Wainwright, Fort Hunt Area Manager, Food For Neighbors; Karen Joseph, Founder and Executive Director, Food For Neighbors; Karisa Gearhart, School Social Worker, Whitman Middle School; Florence (Pipi) Harrison, Director, Student Services, Bryant Alternative High School; Delia Montecinos, Community School Coordinator; Jean Jensen; Véronique (Vero) Autphenne, Fort Hunt Area Pantry