As a small non-profit, our volunteers are the lifeblood of the organization. Therefore, we acknowledge their critical contributions to the mission of Bernadette's House, and we proudly present our BH Volunteers of the Month!
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June - Ms. Emilola Abayomi
Emilola joined BH in December 2022, when she first volunteered for the BH Mentoring Program. She was nominated for this volunteer of the month honor by the Mentoring Committee, who praised her for her close and ongoing relationship with her mentee, her participation in BH sponsored mentor/mentee outings, and for the care that she took in keeping the Committee informed of her activities. Emilola also recently joined as a new member of the committee. Thank you, Emilola for your dedication to the girls in the community and to the Bernadette's House organization. We appreciate you and all your efforts help us to continue to encourage our BH young ladies to Believe, Blossom & Soar! |
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May - Ms. Robin Edwards
Robin has been with BH since 2012 - and is one of the only current volunteers that has been with the organization since its founding! She is currently on staff as the BH Philanthropy Director, but she has done so much for the organization in all areas! You've likely seen Robin at many of our community events (like the 2023 Juneteenth celebration in Columbia, or at the Laurel Main Street Festival). She has been with us through it all, and we are so grateful for everything that she does for BH! |
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March - Dr. Grace SaundersGrace, who served as the first Presidents of Bernadette's House Board of Directors in 2012 has returned to the non-profit to oversee the recently re-started Bernadette's Blossoms Mentoring Program. Her vast expertise and leadership is helping BH continue to grow this core community program.
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February - Ms. Shania FosterShania is the lead for the BH Mentoring Program, which was re-established in December 2022. She has such enthusiasm and talent for working with our youth, and she is the reason that we have been able to offer this important program again.
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January - Ms. Margo Stoll and Mr. Steve CoonsMargo & Steve are long-time supporters of BH. They have written and published the BH Quarterly Newsletter since 2018, and Margo helped out weekly with office work at our previous Laurel home. Steve and their other family members were also instrumental in our BH house move in January of 2022. |
