About the Walk of Hearts

The WALK OF HEARTS award is the brainchild of one of our civic leaders, Joseph Andrews, an active business member and current President of the Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber of Commerce.

Inspired by the hard work and dedication of his mother, who worked at one of the schools he attended, and the positive influence that certain teachers had during his formative years, Joe Andrews created the WALK OF HEARTS. A way of bringing overdue recognition to those individuals who have the unique ability to inspire, mold and perhaps - with a word or two of encouragement—change a life forever. Teachers.

The concept of the WALK OF HEARTS was presented to the Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber of Commerce, three years ago, after Joe read an article in the Daily News about the great work the City of Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency was doing in downtown Canoga Park.

The WALK OF HEARTS will not only bring the recognition dedicated teachers, past and present, deserve but it will put the spotlight on the Canoga Park community, bringing needed publicity to attract thousands of new visitors to discover the community's hidden treasures and shop at the local businesses.

 

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