Profiles
Cathy Basenese
ReStore Manager, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Cathy began her career with Sussex County Habitat for Humanity ReStore in April 2016. It quickly became clear that Cathy had found a second home in her role with ReStore. Over the years she has moved through the ranks beginning as a cashier at the original store in Georgetown, helping to relocate and set up the new store in Lewes as Project Manager which eventually led to her becoming the Lewes ReStore Manager, a position she takes very seriously. During what was a very tough year for everyone, Cathy somehow managed to do more with less; with reduced hours to the public and no volunteer participation for the past several months, she and her team of twelve employees were able to keep ReStore sales and morale strong. They cut the hours of public access to the ReStore to only six hours a day, five days a week. The staff used the additional hours of the day to manage the influx of donations and keep the store and its merchandise sanitized. They were able to continue curbside pickups and drop offs which helped strengthen sales. Sales were so strong, in fact, that the Lewes ReStore was able to use proceeds to build two new homes in Sussex County! You won’t find Cathy resting on her laurels; however, she’s constantly designing and facilitating innovative projects to help promote sales. Cathy attributes the success of ReStore to the staff, clients and amazing support from the community. It’s good to know that during these challenging times, a community can count on someone like Cathy and Cathy can count on her local community.
28 I Spring 2021
Marguerite Downs, ANP-BC, ACHPN
Delaware Palliative, a program of Delaware Hospice Marguerite Downs is a Board Certified Adult Nurse Practioner with Advanced Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care with Delaware Palliative. It is a privilege to be able to care for our patients and their families in their homes. Outpatient Palliative Care is much needed in our surrounding communities. I love being able to educate the community regarding palliative care. I want our community to know that they are not alone if they are living with a serious, chronic, complex illness. There is help available to you, in your home. Delaware Palliative will collaborate with your physicians and develop a plan of care to manage your symptoms with the goal of improving your quality of life. Disease management education is a powerful tool and we can help fill your toolbox! Choosing palliative care is not about giving up hope or your identity. Our goal is to walk with you on your journey, and to support your needs as well as your families and friends. We are a collaborative practice with the patient leading the team to set forth a plan of care that is individualized to focus on your needs.
Jennifer and Jimi Kellogg Owners, Dust n Time
Dust n Time was founded in 2009 to create a cleaning service dedicated to honesty and hard work. Owners Jennifer and Jimi Kellogg wanted to ensure that your home and family are treated with the care they would give their own home. Today, Dust n Time remains a family and owned and operated business. Jennifer says one of the best things about her job is meeting so many from different walks of life from young to retired. “I love to create the WOW factor in homes we clean, such as being able to look at hardwood floors so clean the sun just shines on them with no streaks” We employ a group of hardworking, trustworthy, and dedicated workers who love what they do. This makes a huge difference in how they do their job. With their support, we have more than tripled our business since 2009. We have spent the last 11 years creating a close-knit group of co-workers, friends, and family. They enjoy what they do and offer better service to you. Dust n Time donates Gift Certificates every year to support local charities, ASPCA, and churches. We try to give back to our community as we are very blessed and grateful for each and every client we have. We offer support for aging adults with Alzheimers and cancer. When sick, you cannot often find time or energy to clean. Knowing their home and possessions are taken care of, offers peace of mind they need.
The County Woman’s Journal