Lydia Bailey honored with Greater Cleveland High 5 Award

Lydia Bailey celebrates her High 5 Award with Archdeacon Bryan Gillooly and the Rt. Rev. Anne Jolly.

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry Volunteer Coordinator, and Episcopal Deacon, Lydia Bailey was selected as one of Greater Cleveland’s High 5 winners of 2024-2025!

Lydia was honored at the annual Celebration of Human Services on November 21 on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. The High 5 Awards highlights contributions of excellence within Cuyahoga County health and social service organizations, recognizing the tireless efforts of those serving in either a staff or volunteer capacity. Celebrating with Lydia at the ceremony were the Episcopal Bishop of Ohio, Rt. Rev. Anne Jolly, as well as Archdeacon Bryan Gillooly.

Lydia is entering her 19th year with LMM and is a highly accomplished photographer along with her incredible work with LMM and never-ending dedication to those the organization serves. With this recognition, Lydia received an award emblem and a $500 prize in appreciation for her dedication.

“There is this deep stream of service, so alive and well at the shelter where I work and throughout Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry,” said Lydia. “It’s an energizing and humbling thing to be a part of, and I love drawing people from the wider community into this as volunteers. To have this recognized by Center for Community Solutions is gratifying.”

Congratulations Lydia on this well-deserved honor!