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The Volunteer
Center of Erie County |
The Lavender Award for Excellence is given
annually to a program, organization or agency in Erie County, Ohio that has shown
exemplary use of volunteers to meet social needs of the community. Named
for Mary Ann Lavender, founder of The Volunteer Center, this award acknowledges
the importance of volunteer programs within the agencies that serve those in
need. The winning organization receives a donation of $2,000.00 and a special
framed award. In addition, the winner will be added to previous winners on a
plaque, which bears Mrs. Lavender's image and hangs proudly in The Volunteer
Center.
Application forms will be available starting February 2009 at The
Volunteer Center. Please call 419-627-0074 for more information.
Eligibility
Any program using volunteers in Erie County, Ohio is eligible.
The program may be within an institution that provides opportunities using volunteers to serve that facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. The program may be within an organization or institution that provides opportunities for volunteers to work in other facilities, such as a school program where students work in several institutions.
Any individual is eligible to submit a nomination. whether a
client served, a volunteer who serves, a staff member of the organization or
someone aware of the magnitude of the work being done.
Past Winners
| 2008-Safe Harbour Domestic Violence Shelter | 2000- Meals on Wheels, Erie Co. Senior Center |
| 2007- Erie County Victim's Assistance Program | 1999- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie Co. |
| 2006- Grace Church Thrift Shop | 1998-Providence "WeeCare Bear" Committee |
| 2005- VOA Helpmates | 1997- Victory Temple Soup Kitchen |
| 2004- Heartbeat Pregnancy Center | 1996- Care and Share of Erie County |
| 2003- Huron Helping Hands Food Pantry | 1995- Special Olympics |
| 2002- Serving Our Seniors | 1994- Firelands Habitat for Humanity |
| 2001- Firelands Council of Campfire and Easter Seals | 1993- C.A.S.A. |
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