Yvonne Carr was born in 1945 in Jamaica and went on to train as a youth worker after she came to the capital.
She died suddenly in 2003 just weeks before the opening of the Patmore Estate community centre she fought to create.
Green plaques honour notable people, places and events that are not covered by the English Heritage Blue Plaque Scheme.
Yvonne’s has been funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund as part of Wandsworth’s year as London Borough of Culture.
Today, Yvonne’s legacy is visible in the continued support offered to families through the centre, including access to housing advice, family support and community services delivered through Wandsworth’s network of Family Hubs and children’s centres.
These services carry forward Yvonne’s commitment to helping children, young people and families feel secure and supported.
Judi Gasser, Cabinet Member for Children, said: “Yvonne Carr’s work transformed lives in Wandsworth.
“Her commitment to children, families and the wider community continues through the centre she fought so hard to establish and through the support that families still receive there today.”
Aydin Dikerdem, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “Yvonne Carr believed deeply in the power of social housing and in ensuring families had the support they needed to build stable, positive lives.
“It is fitting that her name is linked not only to this building, but to the real, practical help that continues to change lives here every day.”
