Viability’s Cathy Tranfaglia Honored with 2025 Light of Dawnn Award

SPRINGFIELD — Viability Inc. announced that Cathy Tranfaglia, program director of Community Integration Services, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Light of Dawnn Award in recognition of her commitment to strengthening communities and improving the lives of others.

“Cathy’s career certainly demonstrates those qualities. Over her 27-year career with Viability, she has helped hundreds of our program members succeed in employment and continues to carry a caseload,” said Colleen Holmes, Viability’s president and CEO. “This recognition is richly deserved and reflects Cathy’s exceptional leadership and dedication.”

The Light of Dawnn Awards were established to honor the legacy of youth leader Dawnn Jaffier, who demonstrated an unwavering commitment to building stronger communities before her life was tragically cut short. Recipients share Jaffier’s passion and emulate her dedication to service.

“I am deeply humbled to receive this meaningful award that carries forward Dawnn’s inspiring legacy, specially knowing the difference she made in so many lives,” Tranfaglia said. “I will continue to strive to live up to her reputation and the members that I serve. Dawnn’s spirit of service motivates me daily to continue breaking down barriers and building bridges of understanding.”

The 2025 Light of Dawnn Awards Ceremony is presented by the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network in partnership with the Highland Street Foundation, Josh Kraft, and West End House. To learn more about Jaffier and the award honoring her legacy, visit www.highlandstreet.org/articles/light-dawnn-awards.