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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. Click for more...
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. Click for more...
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!” Click for more...
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. Click for more...
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. Click for more...
Pete Petrafeso Being an annual donor to Martha's Village & Kitchen, he tries to influence others to contribute as well. Recently he had a Thanksgiving party at his house and asked everyone in attendance to bring two turkeys as a donation to MVK. But if you ask Pete about his accomplishments he has a very humble answer: “I’ve had a great life, met a lot of great people, and had a lot of fun doing it! Plus, you can only play so much golf...” Click for more...
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