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Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
75 Langley DriveLawrenceville, GA 30045-6900
contents 2 • Above & Beyond
3 • Meals on Wheels Corner
3 • Opportunities to Support
contents 2 • Above & Beyond
3 • Meals on Wheels Corner
3 • Opportunities to Support
Senior Services Centers
The Volunteer Vision is a quarterly publication of the Gwinnett County Senior Services Volunteer Program. For newsletter questions and comments, please call (770) 822-8837.
Lawrenceville (Rhodes-Jordan Park)225 Benson StreetLawrenceville, GA 30045770.822.5180
Department of Community ServicesGwinnett County Senior Services75 Langley DriveLawrenceville, GA 30045www.gwinnettseniorservices.com
Norcross5030 Georgia Belle CourtNorcross, GA 30093770.638.5683
Editor & Volunteer Services CoodinatorGary [email protected]
Senior Services ManagerLinda [email protected]
Graphic DesignerShawn [email protected]
Buford2755 Sawnee AvenueBuford, GA 30518770.614.2527
Senior Services Centers
The Volunteer Vision is a quarterly publication of the Gwinnett County Senior Services Volunteer Program. For newsletter questions and comments, please call (770) 822-8837.
Lawrenceville (Rhodes-Jordan Park)225 Benson StreetLawrenceville, GA 30045770.822.5180
Department of Community ServicesGwinnett County Senior Services75 Langley DriveLawrenceville, GA 30045www.gwinnettseniorservices.com
Norcross5030 Georgia Belle CourtNorcross, GA 30093770.638.5683
Editor & Volunteer Services CoodinatorGary [email protected]
Senior Services ManagerLinda [email protected]
Graphic DesignerShawn [email protected]
Buford2755 Sawnee AvenueBuford, GA 30518770.614.2527
Holiday Edition, 2009
The Holiday Spirit – Giving Hope
Ebenezer Scrooge was not exactly filled with holiday spirit, but he had plenty of humbug
attitude! The good news is that he never had to encounter our incredibly valuable volunteers, always working to gather charitable bounty. Volunteers are repairing roofs and plumbing fixtures with the greatest of ease; and delivering meals and gift baskets to seniors in need. They are collecting food and warm blankets for the young and old, and are bound and determined to make sure that Gwinnett County seniors, children, and youth will not be hungry or cold.
This year, Home Instead Senior Care’s Santa for Seniors program did a fantastic job collecting items and preparing holiday gift baskets for more than 200 at-home seniors. Safeco Insurance also continued an outstanding 23-year holiday tradition of utilizing a Liberty Mutual Foundation grant to purchase food which is then packaged and delivered to at-home seniors by their employees. Likewise, Ricoh Electronics, Inc. employees continued a holiday gif t-giving program for seniors in need. This year, Elesys-
North America and Ernest Communications joined as corporate partners, providing gifts, joy, and hope for seniors at the Buford and Norcross Senior Centers.
However, no discussion of holiday spirit is complete without mentioning the superb toy collecting skills of Adam Nerenbaum. For the fifth year in a row, he has been personally responsible for giving kids hope with gifts from Santa.
Linda BaileySenior Services Manager
Manager’s Moments
Kawneer presents action grant award from Alcoa Foundation.
This year I am once again thrilled to report that you, our volunteers, have given even more of yourselves to improve the quality of life for Gwinnett County seniors. In the face of all the negative discussion about funding reductions and program cutbacks,
our volunteers have never stood taller or prouder.
Regardless of what we hear about the economy, we need to remember that our seniors may be facing hunger, or lack of safe shelter, necessary
medicines, or adequate heat for the home.
Thanks to you, we anticipate that the collective efforts of our volunteers in 2009 may exceed $1 million in value of services. ‘Tis the season to reach out, help, and offer hope. Happy Holidays and thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Marley’s ghost appears to Ebenezer Scrooge. Illustration by John Leech (1817-1864) for Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”.
Thanks for Another Wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner!While many of us were enjoying a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends, a very special event took place at the Outback Steakhouse in Suwanee. More than 120 seniors, volunteers, and community members gathered for a special Thanksgiving dinner, courtesy of Outback Steakhouse.
Families who would not otherwise have had a Thanksgiving dinner, were able to
back to this community. Yanis and his staff have been a tremendous asset to our cause and we are very grateful for all their efforts!
share the blessings of volunteerism with fellow seniors and their families. Seniors who could not drive were picked up by volunteer Ray Sessions and his family. Volunteers delivered an additional 50+ meals to at-home seniors.
We would really like to tip our hat in appreciation to Yanis Latsis, the proprietor of Outback Steakhouse in Suwanee, and his staff for again giving
Toys for Tots Christmas party for HeadStart children at Norcross Human Services Center.
Outback Steakhouse in Suwanee proprietor, Yanis Latsis, gives his all for his community.
Ricoh Electronics comes through for our seniors.
Olive Garden Restaurant in Buford GM, Jim Myles is a new partner this year.
Opportunities to Support Our Seniors
Volunteers preparing for the 23rd annual Safeco Insurance holiday basket project, thanks to a generous grant from the Liberty Mutual Foundation.
Meals on Wheels CornerBy Marilynn Sessions, Meals on Wheels Coordinator
Going Above & Beyond
This has been a tough year for our Meals on Wheels program, but the
dedication of our volunteers has again helped to pull us through. We have been hit with multiple budget cutbacks that have affected the number of seniors we are able to serve, but our loyal volunteers continue to step up and make good things happen.
In case you had not heard, the demand for meals service continues to grow as our older population increases. We are approaching nearly 200 seniors on the monthly meals waiting list!
There are no easy solutions to our dilemma. We are still going to be dealing with funding difficulties in the coming year, but our volunteers will still play a major role in maintaining the quality of our program. Furthermore, if you want to really reach out and financially sponsor senior meals for a year, the need has never been greater.
To seek more information or if you wish to give hope to others who have extraordinary needs, please call Gary Galloway at 770.822.8837 to find out what opportunities you can help to support.
Pat BakerDirector, Health & Human Services Division
Pat’s Pearls of Wisdom
I have been fortunate this year to personally witness the best efforts by so many to help others with needs. These unselfish
acts of service by volunteers represent some of the good things that are occurring at a time when lots of bad things are happening with the economy.
Gwinnett County is facing unprecedented financial challenges, but I am heartened by the fact that our volunteers are on track to produce more than $1 million worth of
service value to our citizens! The hope and kindness offered by volunteers is the best present that anyone could ever ask for.
This rapidly-growing senior population is going to continue to need our time, talents, and treasures, so please plan to be on board with us for the coming year. Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings. Remember, presenting hope is really awesome!
Project A.W.A.R.E. (Added Warmth Assistance for Residences of our
Elderly) is again assisting seniors to stay warm this winter. Gwinnett County Fire stations, as well as senior centers in Buford, Lawrenceville, and Norcross are accepting donations of new electric portable heaters. For safety reasons, all heaters should be new and operated by electricity. Any tax-deductible donations
In addition to what you already do, please give some consideration to becoming involved in Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services committees for special projects that include:• 8th Annual Silent Auction • Charity Golf Events• 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil • Delmar Garden’s Holiday Tour of Trees
For more information about these exciting opportunities to serve, please contact Gary Galloway at 770.822.8837 or email at [email protected].
to support this wonderful cause should be made out to Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services (a non-profit organization that privately aids our seniors.) Please send to 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
Last winter, 45 portable heaters were distributed to provide heat in senior’s homes. Some monetary donations may also be used to provide emergency utility bill assistance. For more information, call Melanie Miller at 770.822.8842 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Project A.W.A.R.E.
Time and Talents
The holiday season is a time for reflection, hope, and giving. Many wonderful
people and organizations contribute their time and resources to help others through compassionate action.
• The Safeco Insurance employees, utilizing a Liberty Mutual Foundation grant, have just completed their 23rd annual food gift basket distribution to 63 senior households
• The employees of Ricoh Electronics, Inc. are once again providing gifts for needy seniors through their annual ‘angel tree’ program
• The Kawneer employees stepped up twice to complete volunteer projects that led to action grant awards from the Alcoa Foundation
• Alternative Health Care for Seniors have completed a blanket and sweater collection drive for local seniors
• Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett hosted the 3rd annual Tour of Trees to benefit Gwinnett Open Heart Program and Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services
Partnerships – New, Renewed, and Ever So Necessary
Above & Beyond: Extra Special Services
The collaborative efforts from our wonderful partners produce great results and they bring out the best in willing volunteers from all over Gwinnett County. Home
Repair Ministries, Inc., McKendree UMC, Sugarloaf UMC, Hamilton Mill UMC, North Metro Baptist, and CrossPointe Church regularly partner with us to provide repair skills while the Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services provides funding assistance. Olive Garden of Buford has come to the senior centers to offer a special lunch. Grayson High School cheerleaders have collected blankets, socks, scarves, and gloves. CISCO Systems and Airgas employees have collected food and care items. Home Instead Senior Care has collected and wrapped hundreds of gifts for seniors, thanks to the willing cooperation of Wal-Mart, Chick-fil-A, and Macaroni Grill. If you would like to get your business or organization involved, please contact Gary Galloway at 770.822.8837.
Partnerships Work!
Thanks for Another Wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner!While many of us were enjoying a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends, a very special event took place at the Outback Steakhouse in Suwanee. More than 120 seniors, volunteers, and community members gathered for a special Thanksgiving dinner, courtesy of Outback Steakhouse.
Families who would not otherwise have had a Thanksgiving dinner, were able to
back to this community. Yanis and his staff have been a tremendous asset to our cause and we are very grateful for all their efforts!
share the blessings of volunteerism with fellow seniors and their families. Seniors who could not drive were picked up by volunteer Ray Sessions and his family. Volunteers delivered an additional 50+ meals to at-home seniors.
We would really like to tip our hat in appreciation to Yanis Latsis, the proprietor of Outback Steakhouse in Suwanee, and his staff for again giving
Toys for Tots Christmas party for HeadStart children at Norcross Human Services Center.
Outback Steakhouse in Suwanee proprietor, Yanis Latsis, gives his all for his community.
Ricoh Electronics comes through for our seniors.
Olive Garden Restaurant in Buford GM, Jim Myles is a new partner this year.
Opportunities to Support Our Seniors
Volunteers preparing for the 23rd annual Safeco Insurance holiday basket project, thanks to a generous grant from the Liberty Mutual Foundation.
Meals on Wheels CornerBy Marilynn Sessions, Meals on Wheels Coordinator
Going Above & Beyond
This has been a tough year for our Meals on Wheels program, but the
dedication of our volunteers has again helped to pull us through. We have been hit with multiple budget cutbacks that have affected the number of seniors we are able to serve, but our loyal volunteers continue to step up and make good things happen.
In case you had not heard, the demand for meals service continues to grow as our older population increases. We are approaching nearly 200 seniors on the monthly meals waiting list!
There are no easy solutions to our dilemma. We are still going to be dealing with funding difficulties in the coming year, but our volunteers will still play a major role in maintaining the quality of our program. Furthermore, if you want to really reach out and financially sponsor senior meals for a year, the need has never been greater.
To seek more information or if you wish to give hope to others who have extraordinary needs, please call Gary Galloway at 770.822.8837 to find out what opportunities you can help to support.
Pat BakerDirector, Health & Human Services Division
Pat’s Pearls of Wisdom
I have been fortunate this year to personally witness the best efforts by so many to help others with needs. These unselfish
acts of service by volunteers represent some of the good things that are occurring at a time when lots of bad things are happening with the economy.
Gwinnett County is facing unprecedented financial challenges, but I am heartened by the fact that our volunteers are on track to produce more than $1 million worth of
service value to our citizens! The hope and kindness offered by volunteers is the best present that anyone could ever ask for.
This rapidly-growing senior population is going to continue to need our time, talents, and treasures, so please plan to be on board with us for the coming year. Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings. Remember, presenting hope is really awesome!
Project A.W.A.R.E. (Added Warmth Assistance for Residences of our
Elderly) is again assisting seniors to stay warm this winter. Gwinnett County Fire stations, as well as senior centers in Buford, Lawrenceville, and Norcross are accepting donations of new electric portable heaters. For safety reasons, all heaters should be new and operated by electricity. Any tax-deductible donations
In addition to what you already do, please give some consideration to becoming involved in Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services committees for special projects that include:• 8th Annual Silent Auction • Charity Golf Events• 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil • Delmar Garden’s Holiday Tour of Trees
For more information about these exciting opportunities to serve, please contact Gary Galloway at 770.822.8837 or email at [email protected].
to support this wonderful cause should be made out to Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services (a non-profit organization that privately aids our seniors.) Please send to 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
Last winter, 45 portable heaters were distributed to provide heat in senior’s homes. Some monetary donations may also be used to provide emergency utility bill assistance. For more information, call Melanie Miller at 770.822.8842 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Project A.W.A.R.E.
Time and Talents
The holiday season is a time for reflection, hope, and giving. Many wonderful
people and organizations contribute their time and resources to help others through compassionate action.
• The Safeco Insurance employees, utilizing a Liberty Mutual Foundation grant, have just completed their 23rd annual food gift basket distribution to 63 senior households
• The employees of Ricoh Electronics, Inc. are once again providing gifts for needy seniors through their annual ‘angel tree’ program
• The Kawneer employees stepped up twice to complete volunteer projects that led to action grant awards from the Alcoa Foundation
• Alternative Health Care for Seniors have completed a blanket and sweater collection drive for local seniors
• Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett hosted the 3rd annual Tour of Trees to benefit Gwinnett Open Heart Program and Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services
Partnerships – New, Renewed, and Ever So Necessary
Above & Beyond: Extra Special Services
The collaborative efforts from our wonderful partners produce great results and they bring out the best in willing volunteers from all over Gwinnett County. Home
Repair Ministries, Inc., McKendree UMC, Sugarloaf UMC, Hamilton Mill UMC, North Metro Baptist, and CrossPointe Church regularly partner with us to provide repair skills while the Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services provides funding assistance. Olive Garden of Buford has come to the senior centers to offer a special lunch. Grayson High School cheerleaders have collected blankets, socks, scarves, and gloves. CISCO Systems and Airgas employees have collected food and care items. Home Instead Senior Care has collected and wrapped hundreds of gifts for seniors, thanks to the willing cooperation of Wal-Mart, Chick-fil-A, and Macaroni Grill. If you would like to get your business or organization involved, please contact Gary Galloway at 770.822.8837.
Partnerships Work!
www.gwinnettseniorservices.com
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
75 Langley DriveLawrenceville, GA 30045-6900
contents 2 • Above & Beyond
3 • Meals on Wheels Corner
3 • Opportunities to Support
contents 2 • Above & Beyond
3 • Meals on Wheels Corner
3 • Opportunities to Support
Senior Services Centers
The Volunteer Vision is a quarterly publication of the Gwinnett County Senior Services Volunteer Program. For newsletter questions and comments, please call (770) 822-8837.
Lawrenceville (Rhodes-Jordan Park)225 Benson StreetLawrenceville, GA 30045770.822.5180
Department of Community ServicesGwinnett County Senior Services75 Langley DriveLawrenceville, GA 30045www.gwinnettseniorservices.com
Norcross5030 Georgia Belle CourtNorcross, GA 30093770.638.5683
Editor & Volunteer Services CoodinatorGary [email protected]
Senior Services ManagerLinda [email protected]
Graphic DesignerShawn [email protected]
Buford2755 Sawnee AvenueBuford, GA 30518770.614.2527
Senior Services Centers
The Volunteer Vision is a quarterly publication of the Gwinnett County Senior Services Volunteer Program. For newsletter questions and comments, please call (770) 822-8837.
Lawrenceville (Rhodes-Jordan Park)225 Benson StreetLawrenceville, GA 30045770.822.5180
Department of Community ServicesGwinnett County Senior Services75 Langley DriveLawrenceville, GA 30045www.gwinnettseniorservices.com
Norcross5030 Georgia Belle CourtNorcross, GA 30093770.638.5683
Editor & Volunteer Services CoodinatorGary [email protected]
Senior Services ManagerLinda [email protected]
Graphic DesignerShawn [email protected]
Buford2755 Sawnee AvenueBuford, GA 30518770.614.2527
Holiday Edition, 2009
The Holiday Spirit – Giving Hope
Ebenezer Scrooge was not exactly filled with holiday spirit, but he had plenty of humbug
attitude! The good news is that he never had to encounter our incredibly valuable volunteers, always working to gather charitable bounty. Volunteers are repairing roofs and plumbing fixtures with the greatest of ease; and delivering meals and gift baskets to seniors in need. They are collecting food and warm blankets for the young and old, and are bound and determined to make sure that Gwinnett County seniors, children, and youth will not be hungry or cold.
This year, Home Instead Senior Care’s Santa for Seniors program did a fantastic job collecting items and preparing holiday gift baskets for more than 200 at-home seniors. Safeco Insurance also continued an outstanding 23-year holiday tradition of utilizing a Liberty Mutual Foundation grant to purchase food which is then packaged and delivered to at-home seniors by their employees. Likewise, Ricoh Electronics, Inc. employees continued a holiday gif t-giving program for seniors in need. This year, Elesys-
North America and Ernest Communications joined as corporate partners, providing gifts, joy, and hope for seniors at the Buford and Norcross Senior Centers.
However, no discussion of holiday spirit is complete without mentioning the superb toy collecting skills of Adam Nerenbaum. For the fifth year in a row, he has been personally responsible for giving kids hope with gifts from Santa.
Linda BaileySenior Services Manager
Manager’s Moments
Kawneer presents action grant award from Alcoa Foundation.
This year I am once again thrilled to report that you, our volunteers, have given even more of yourselves to improve the quality of life for Gwinnett County seniors. In the face of all the negative discussion about funding reductions and program cutbacks,
our volunteers have never stood taller or prouder.
Regardless of what we hear about the economy, we need to remember that our seniors may be facing hunger, or lack of safe shelter, necessary
medicines, or adequate heat for the home.
Thanks to you, we anticipate that the collective efforts of our volunteers in 2009 may exceed $1 million in value of services. ‘Tis the season to reach out, help, and offer hope. Happy Holidays and thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Marley’s ghost appears to Ebenezer Scrooge. Illustration by John Leech (1817-1864) for Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”.
