Shoshana Asia, left with bell, with Kathy Janssen.

What: Ben’s Bells promote kindness and community involvement. Each week a person who makes Tucson better is β€œbelled.”

Last week’s recipient: Shoshana Asia.

Nominated by: Kathy Janssen.

Why: For her dedicated service to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Asia began volunteering at the shelter when she was 16 and has been a consistent volunteer. She marked her 20th anniversary of volunteering for the Humane Society in June. β€œHer kindness to the animals and our community is wonderful,” Janssen wrote in her nomination letter. Asia spends most of her time working with dogs, bathing and walking them and getting them ready for adoption. β€œShoshana contributes a great deal to the success of Humane Society of Southern Arizona shelter,” Janssen wrote.

More info and to nominate someone: Go to bensbells.org/BellingForm to submit a name. Go to bensbells.org or call 622-1379 for more information.


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