Barbara Paumier

If you’re fortunate to spend a bit of time with Barbara, you may also learn that she was in on the ground floor as a volunteer, making Martha’s Village what it is today. She was volunteering at the very beginning – quite literally! – in 1992.
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Henry Regalado

It takes amazing dedication to work in a kitchen that serves three meals every day, including lunch for over 250 clients, but during a blazing desert summer, when temperatures in the food preparation area regularly reach 100 degrees, that’s where you’ll find longtime volunteer Henry Regalado.
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Cynthia Hutchinson

She likes volunteering at Martha's Village & Kitchen because of the Career Center’s focus on helping people reach a sustainable lifestyle, which is far beyond providing food and a bed. “I am so impressed with the staff’s dedication to this goal!”
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Holly

It’s only fitting that our volunteer spotlight shine on Holly S. this December since Martha's Village & Kitchen is actively “decking the halls ...” to add cheer during the Holiday season. “I love working here!” Holly has been busy at the front counter of Martha's Village & Kitchen for 30 hours per week since June, 2010 - taking calls and handling concerns from the public, staff and residents.
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Debra Lloyd

Growing up in Barre, Vermont, I dreamed of a life in Southern California but knew I would have to work hard to get there. Luckily, work has never been an obstacle for me. Years of training as a competitive figure skater had taught me to fight through pain and setbacks in order to achieve my goals. Because I persevered, I made it to California, and because I believed in myself and wanted to help others, I set a new goal: to become a nurse. Ten years later, I have it all.
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