"On behalf of the Greenwich Chapter, I want to thank you and The Volunteer Center for all that you do to support the programs and services in our community with trainings and networking opportunities and most importantly the platform to recognize our dedicated volunteers in a larger community form. In addition to recognizing outstanding volunteer dedication, your event allows the community to learn about the many vital services that are volunteer driven in this community, and hopefully inspires more individuals to get involved in the future. Congratulations to you and your staff for another outstanding event!"
-- Jody-Lynn M. Breakell, Senior Director of Programs & Services for the Greenwich Chapter American Red Cross

"We have received numerous emails from prospective volunteers through The Volunteer Center. We are very grateful for all the volunteers you send us."
-- Claudette A. Tallon, Volunteer Coordinator of Voluntary Services for the Blind

"The Volunteer Center's Volunteer Management Training Series is extremely powerful. For St. Luke's LifeWorks/Bread & Roses, we simply could not do what we do to help people without the help of volunteers. They give us the important gift of their talents, time and energy and it is vital to respect each volunteer's contribution by making sure the time they give is well spent. The workshop series is a proving ground for best practices shared by non-profits using volunteers."
-- Elaine Osowski, Assistant Director of Volunteer Services

"The young men at Passages, our traditional living program, were thrilled when we showed up with the donated teak dining set. They eat breakfast there every weekend and sit together and talk almost every night during the cool evening hours. Domus relies on generous donations like this one to provide our kids with a lovely home, schools with engaging learning envoirnments, and a community center full of fun and love, all helping our kids reach their potential. We could never afford to buy a teak furniture set like this. Thank you!"
--Garland Walton, Domus

"I would like to thank [Kathy Fawcett] for making a contact with The Advocate on [Senior Nutrition Program's] behalf. We received several donations through the program and were able to make a new contact with a local 4H Club. The Holiday Helpers program made a difference for us this year, and we hope you will consider us for the program next year."
-- Cindy Phelps, Director

"Our organization, the Historic Neighborhood Preservation Program Inc. needed help managing the mailing list for our newsletter. Through [The Volunteer Center] website we were introduced to Al Menikoff of Westport, a retiree whose assistance was of the sort we needed. He appeared at our office, created the appropriate files for us and promised to return whenever needed. He was wonderful and we are eternally grateful to you (and to him). Thank you again."
-- Renee Kahn, Director

"You and your group [Community Volunteers In Action] will be pleased to hear that the Valentine cards were very well received by the seniors at the Senior Neighborhood Support program here in Stamford. The cards brought many seniors much happiness and smiles. Thanks for thinking of them."
-- Reverend Ogletree, Director

Have You Visited the Nonprofit Resource Center Lately? "Candace, I stumbled upon this resource two weeks ago and I love it! I hope to leverage this resource and the Volunteer Center for training opportunities for the leadership of the National Black MBA Association-Westchester/Greater CT chapter."
-- Todd A. Hood, CIPP, Director, Regional Privacy, The Americas, Pitney Bowes, Inc.

How Professional is Your Nonprofit workshop, courtesy of Deloitte; "Thank you for coordinating this morning. I found the workshop really interesting on so many levels and learned many things that-should we grow just a bit-will be most helpful."
-- Nancy Korobkin, GCCUD

Our staff works hard to support the programs and services needed to encourage volunteerism in our communities and to strengthen our nonprofit agencies.