Time is the
most precious commodity, the giving of one’s time in their community bestows
many blessings and helps communities thrive. As the Director for the Retired
and Senior Volunteer Program, I am in awe of the time many volunteers donate
throughout their communities. As the holidays approach many organizations will
hold community events to collect donations from canned goods to new toys and
Dove Inc. is no exception. Agencies ask you to help purchase items needed to
make a family’s holiday just a little brighter, a little more hopeful, filled
with a little more love, and boy do you
ever rise to the occasion, and for that we are thankful but, we also cannot
create the magic of Christmas for those in need without the gift of time from
volunteers.
As Christmas speeds towards us Dove Inc and
Northeast Community Fund work together to make magic for more than 350
families. We accomplish this because of the time, gifts, and money so many
donate. We have several volunteers who come to help year after years like Ms.
Patty who sorts, counts, and pairs gloves and hats together, or past employees
Theresa and Brandy who still find a way to be a part of Christmas Baskets every
year, or Ms. Mona who comes and does whatever is asked of her. We have some
wonderful and dedicated volunteers, but we can always use more. That is where
you come in; we are encouraging you and your family to give the gift of time
this Christmas. You are invited to share your time and help us make Christmas a
little brighter for those in need.
Volunteers
are needed, and there are lots of opportunities for you and your family to get
involved. December 17, 18, & 19 volunteers and staff will be sorting,
counting, and shopping. December 19 & 20 volunteers and staff will be
assembling gift baskets. Delivery Day is on December 22, starting at 8:30 a.m. and
running until all baskets have been delivered (approximately noon) to families.
You will start your day at Northeast to pick up the food portion of the
Christmas basket and then head to First United Methodist Church for the toys
before delivering to a family in need. There is no better feeling than to
spread the gift of joy, won’t you share some time?
Charlie Gillaspie
RSVP Program Director
