LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The HY HO club recognizes 9 women for their unsung work they do for the community. The Hidden Figures of Lima Luncheon is the club’s way of honoring local women who make this area better. Tesha Banks, Elisa Bradley, Julianne Burk, Peggy Ehora, Teresa Heath, Megan Horton, Denise James, Yvonne Jones, and Paige Wagner were recognized for their work which ranges from physical and mental health, and spiritual, educational, and community programs that guide and help the young and the young at heart.
“I never knew how much community events that I was in until somebody brought it up to me. You know, being involved in different organizations is just something that I like to do as I have been growing up making sure that I give back to the city that gave back to me,” says Tesha Banks, Bradfield Community Center.
“I think now more than ever before, it’s important for people to give back to their community. And I think what does my heart the most good is seeing younger people becoming engaged. I feel like that is what I did 100 years ago. But it is important to look around and see what needs to be done and offer a hand,” says Peggy Ehora, 4th Ward Councilwoman.
HY HO stands for Help Yourself, Help Others. Besides honoring women who live that motto, the club has made sure they have done just that in the Lima area since the 1950’s.
“The mission of the HY HO club is to have cultural and educational experiences within the community, as well as, provide financial assistance to our young people within the community,” says Dyesha Darby, Secretary, HY HO Club. “Our main goal is to give scholarships back for our young people who are going away to college, who would not otherwise have that financial freedom to pay for certain things. So, we want to make sure that we give back to those young people who give back to the community.”
The HY HO club has given out over 400 scholarships to area youth over the years. Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith declared Saturday, March 9th as HY HO Club Day in Lima, and the club made her an honorary member for her work she has done for the city.
