Outreach News Asbury First Storehouse Founders Award by Bonnie Kay The Storehouse exists because of the dedication of our volunteers and the support of Asbury and the community. Since 2004, we have given our Founder’s Award each year to a volunteer (or volunteers) who have served in special ways.
Kay Layton being honored by Storehouse Co-chair Charlene Lajewski
At the Volunteer lunch in November, Kay Layton was awarded the Founder’s Award for 2016. In doing so she joins a list of 29 current and former volunteers who were honored for their service. Kay was chosen this year for her longtime association with the Storehouse as a regular volunteer and for her time spent arranging people’s random donations and stage them in such a way that they create beautiful and enticing displays.
We thank Kay, the other Founder’s Award winners, and our entire group of over 100 volunteers for all they do. The Storehouse is able to serve so many because of YOU!
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Founder’s Award Recipients Front Row: Helen Bellanca, Ann Englehardt, Jeanne Rowe, Judy Cohen Back Row: Margaret Reiners, Ginny Fitch, Phyllis Kennedy, Nancy Davidow, Betsy DiPaola Not pictured: Harriet Cross, Shirley Swackhammer, Betty Shull, Judy and Hank Dixon, Ed and Kate Crosby, Norma Andzer, Betsy Christiansen
The mission of the Asbury First Storehouse is only made possible through the help of our volunteers. We are an all-volunteer organization and currently have over 100 volunteers, but need more. We served almost 6,000 individuals in 2017 which was an increase of over 500 from the previous year. In addition, the number of agencies referring people to the Storehouse has increased to over 400.
We are currently open to clients Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. We also started a Thursday night shift from 5:30-7:30 to try to accommodate all who need our services. As little as 2-3 hours a month on Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings would help and could be possible even for those who work fulltime. MEN – if you are hesitant about helping, ask any of these current volunteers about their experience: Eugene Fisher, Richard Irvin, Dave Kennedy, Dan Matthaidess, or David Raymond. TEENS - Allie and Hannah Beamish, Parker Anderson, Andrew Kennedy, and Asha Temperley, students from the congregation, have also been involved. Helping at the Storehouse is a great way for students to earn community service hours, or do a project for Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Silver, or Gold Awards. Want more information? Call or email Bonnie Kay at 585-478-5611 or b.kay@frontiernet.net; or Charlene Lajewski at 585-943-3361 or charlene4140@yahoo.com. 17