Shining Stars are presented by the Malden Chamber of Commerce to individuals in recognition of their service to the Malden Community. Diane Portnoy, winner of the Community Service Award, is the President and CEO of the Immigrant Learning Center (ILC) on Main Street. Portnoy founded the ILC in 1992 to provide free English classes to immigrant and refugee adults.
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