Nazareth Home Volunteer Appreciation Open House
When the volunteer “cuddlers” take time to cuddle and interact with the babies of Nazareth Home, a gentle hug or a nurturing smile often means that the volunteers are having just as much fun as the children and infants in their care!
The annual volunteer open house on April 22, 2010 – amid greetings from Sister Barbara Kuper – was a time to recognize the volunteers with an abundance of food, certificates and gifts. As volunteers were honored for the total number of hours they contributed in 2009, it was also an opportunity for them to visit with their special babies and toddlers.
Listen to the words and look at the photos of the volunteers themselves:
“… Before beginning a long work week, I get to start it with the babies. The children open their arms and hearts. We share hugs, kisses and tenderness. Knowing that I can make them smile and laugh… makes… a difference in my life and I’m better off for having known each and every one of them.”
– Angelica Carrillo
“The best part of volunteering is the unconditional love of the children. (I see) the children happy and well fed and in a good home environment. Finding a favorite moment is hard, as (every moment) with them is rewarding. I especially enjoy going on field trips to movies and plays with the toddlers.”
– Margaret Gonion
“It is sometimes hard to tell who has more fun – the children or me! Although I am sometimes worn out keeping up with them, I always feel appreciated, (having spent) my time in a very deserving place! The children are so lovable and it feels so good to help them learn something new.”
– Janis Rubino
“I appreciate being able to interact with the children, watching them grow and develop, and seeing the love and care they receive.”
– Linda Skaggs
“I like the children; they are so sweet. The staff and volunteers are very nice. I like when the toddlers stay in my home. The Sisters are wonderful.”
– Mary Paquin
2010 Nazareth Home Volunteers
Suzanna Acosta
Renee Arndt
Kathy Ayers
Rita & April Biscocho
Sue Blue
Haley Bolanowski
Dana & Gary Booth
Gretchen Bray
Kathleen & Richard Burgess
Jeff & Andrea Camp
Angelica Carrillo
Pene Castor
Cher Cheng
Barb Deleget
Karen DiTola
Leroy Fassett
Debbie Ferguson
Ana Flores
Margaret & Ray Gonion
June Grady
Lisa & Kevin Grooms
Sister Magdalen Hellmann
Sister Margaret Anne Henss
Carol Hicks
Barb Higby
Mary Ann & Ed Karwatka
Liz Kikalos
Barb Lail
Karen & Mark Lesch
Marianne Lesniewski
Sandy & James Lewis
Donna Mallek
Juana Mooring
Isabel Morado
Tom Morgan
Lacie & Ryan Myszak
Merrily Nelson
Mary Paquin
Mary Kay & Lexi Prasco
Jeff Provo
Pam Quaglia
Janis Rubino
Helen Rutkowski
Dianna & Raquel Sanchez
Karen & Sarah Sikora
Linda Skaggs
Georgia Sobolewski
Diane Sobota
Mary & Ron Strubel
Chris Suarez
Nazareth Home Brochure
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Jean Bowman
(219) 616-8845
P.O. Box # 3067
East Chicago, IN 46312-8067