Nathan Hoag

The City of Englewood has named Sacred Grace Church pastor and Englewood Police Chaplain Nathan Hoag as the community’s Citizen of the Year 2021.

Recipients of the award exemplify outstanding volunteer or philanthropic dedication to the Englewood community, and that is evident in the many ways Hoag has donated his time to helping others.

Erika Zierke, owner of the Englewood Grand, nominated Hoag because he “practices what he preaches,” including supporting neighbors experiencing homelessness, fostering children, organizing the Englewood Christmas Store and serving as an advisory board member for Cafe 180.

 

A particular instance of Nathan’s service that struck Zierke as deserving of this award is his participation in “Thankful Thursdays,” an initiative started by the Englewood Grand.

“Every week, we provide stationary and stamps and invite people to come in and write thank you letters to someone deserving,” said Zierke. “Nathan took up the mantle for this and gathers people monthly to write notes to people who are making a difference in our city.”

 

Hoag will be recognized by city council later this summer.