When most of us hear the word philanthropy, we only think of financial gifts. In reality, philanthropy includes gifts of time, talent and treasure. One of the Foundation’s main purposes is to promote all means of philanthropy. To promote gifts of time and talent in our community, the Community Foundation created the Helping Hands Awards in 2009.
The Helping Hands Awards are held annually in April to coincide with National Volunteer Week. Nonprofit organizations from throughout the community are invited to recognize their top volunteers in both the adult and youth categories. These nominees are each recognized for their outstanding service to the organization during the ceremony. In addition, a panel of judges selects the top adult and youth volunteers whose organization then receives an unrestricted grant from the Community Foundation.
To learn how you can get involved in your community, check out the Volunteer Opportunities Guide.
2010 Helping Hands Recipients
Front Row (l to r): John Brost, Town Square Farmers' Market; Nicole Dillon, Benton County Head Start; Sandy Tabert, Habitat for Humanity; Cassie Rodriquez, B.C. Student Union; Norma Higley, Fowler Food Pantry; Wanda Rhodes, Boswell Senior Center; and John Bechman, B.C. FFA.
Back Row (l to r): Sophia Rosa, Heritage House; Jeremy Dillon, Benton County Head Start; Cheryl Drake, Benton County 4-H Council; Sara Finley, Toys for Tots to Teens; Bernice Gilbert, Extension Homemakers; and Brooke Scherer, BCF CAAP.
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