Lori Manville of Covington prefers to work quietly behind the scenes, but for Safe Harbor, she has become a hero in her own right.

Manville started working with the domestic violence program after helping a colleague with the gala four years ago, and she quickly became indispensable, according to the nonprofit's leadership.

As current board treasurer, Manville has been an invaluable part of the nonprofit agency’s largest annual fundraiser, The Real Superheroes of Safe Harbor Gala.

Her supporters said Manville has championed the cause by handling the finances, coordinating the silent auction and rallying volunteers — a commitment that can take more than 30 hours a month in the lead-up to the event.

“We all dig in and do as much as we can, and I certainly dig in,” Manville said. “Ever si

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