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MorseLife Celebrates Those Who Generously Open Their Hearts To Seniors In Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
West Palm Beach, FL (January 20, 2009) – Nearly 600 people of all ages and backgrounds annually give generously of their time and energy as volunteers for MorseLife and its entities serving the needs of seniors of Palm Beach County. In recognition of their acts of caring, MorseLife recently held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, paying special tribute to those who have given more from 100 to 13,000 hours of their time, and those who had have reached 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 year milestones.
“MorseLife offers many enriching opportunities for adults and youth who are willing to give of their time and talents to others through volunteering,” said Nadine Greenberg, Director of Volunteers. “We are so fortunate for their love and dedication – for their willingness to open their hearts to the seniors we serve on our campus and throughout the community.”
Twenty-five year volunteer honorees Nettie Haas, Nettie Moss and Dorothy Ludwig, along with Nadine Greenberg, MorseLife Director of Volunteers (far right), presented a symbolic “check” to MorseLife President/CEO Keith Myers (second from right) and Morse Geriatric Center Chairman Terri Sriberg (far left) for $573,478 which represented the estimated value of the 29,394 hours achieved by all volunteers in the 2008 year. This was part of festivities at MorseLife’s recent Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, which honors the spirit and dedication of more than 600 people who volunteer regularly at MorseLife entities and in the community.
Nadine Greenberg gave special recognition to three 25 year honorees, Dorothy Ludwig, Nettie Moss and Nettie Haas. In addition to her role as Sabbath volunteer and MorseLife board member, Dorothy recently received the MorseLife Silver Award in recognition of her long-term commitment to working with elders. Nettie Moss, who was introduced to Morse Geriatric Center by her past employer and MorseLife founder Bennett Berman, has worked in the Fiscal Department for 25 years. Long-time volunteer Nettie Haas, a Holocaust survivor, recently celebrated her 98th birthday.
At the end of the program, Ms. Greenberg presented a symbolic “check” to Keith Myers and Terri Sriberg for $573,478 which represented the estimated value of the 29,394 hours achieved by all volunteers in the 2008 year.
MorseLife offers many enriching opportunities for adults and young people who are willing to give of their times and their hearts to others through volunteerism. These include everything from ranging from visiting with residents, sharing talents and skills, working in the Morse Geriatric Center Gift Shop and Nearly New Shop, to delivering kosher meals to homebound seniors, providing clerical support and assisting with religious activities. “The goal of the Volunteer Department is to match people with their specific talents, experience and interests,” she said. “It is wonderful to see so many individuals of all ages and backgrounds willing to make a difference.”
For more information about volunteer opportunities at MorseLife, call Nadine Greenberg, Director of Volunteers, at (561) 687-5871, or email her at nadine@morselife.org.
MorseLife is a nationally-recognized provider of health care and residential services for seniors and their families in Palm Beach County. A charitable, not-for-profit organization, its programs include short-term rehabilitation, long term care, independent and assisted living, home health care and in-home services, case management, Alzheimer’s care and research and training. Founded in 1983, MorseLife has built a reputation and tradition of caring for seniors with excellence, dignity and compassion -- honoring senior living -- now and forever. For more information, visit www.morselife.org.