by cvcj-editor | Jan 3, 2018 | Caregiver Couples, Stories
Dorothy and Keith Gabbett are “people people”. Within the first moments of talking to them, this fact becomes apparent. “I like helping other people who need help,” Keith explains. If he sees someone in need, it is his instinct to do what he can to assist. This...
by cvcj-editor | Aug 30, 2017 | Stories, Volunteer Heroes
Charlotte Aylor-Diaz has undoubtedly saved hundreds of dogs with her hard work, dedication and passion. She’s advocated for canine organizations over 30 years, working with shelters, expanding rescue initiatives through her own nonprofit, and uniting organizations...
by cvcj-editor | Aug 8, 2017 | Stories, Volunteer Heroes
Volunteer Hero, Maryann O’Grady has worked with CVCJ for over fourteen years. When she first joined the team, she was surprised to discover she was getting more out of the experience than she thought her care receivers were. That hasn’t changed. She still feels that...
by cvcj-editor | Aug 1, 2017 | Stories, Volunteer Heroes
This week’s Volunteer Hero, Donna Demchick, joked, “It’s all Mary’s fault. She’s the reason I’m here.” Donna was referring to long-time volunteer/former staff member, Mary Gualandi, who brought Donna on board to be a coordinator for St Justin’s Roman Catholic Church....
by cvcj-editor | Jul 25, 2017 | Stories
Marie and her husband Joseph both dedicated their lives to their faith and the Catholic Church. Marie planned to enter the convent to become a nun and Joseph planned to enter the priesthood…until they met in 1955. They married in 1956 after Joseph...
by cvcj-editor | Jul 18, 2017 | Stories, Volunteer Heroes
Marge DeFalco turns 83 on July 20th, which means starting another year of her making us laugh and inspiring us to get up and go! Marge works out at the gym four times a week, loves Neil Diamond and Tony Bennett, and had a bearded Collie named Lady who herded the kids...
