As part of this year’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, Senior Volunteer Services highlighted the impact that our programs make in the community by honoring a number of our partner organizations with Site Recognition Awards. The honoree for the Foster Grandparent Program was Martin Luther King Elementary School, nominated by its principal, Kathy Sedlack. The comments she submitted describe the value of the program so eloquently that we would like to share a few of them with you:
“The Foster Grandparent Program at Martin Luther King Elementary School is an integral part of assisting students to succeed not only academically but also in life. The children have someone they can count on to be there every day of the school year. What better way to begin the day than with a kind word, smile or hug from the class
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“Our grandparents not only are there to give words of encouragement but also to help students with extra practice of their academic skills. Sometimes all it takes for a child to master a skill is a little more practice and someone to give them attention, both provided by the grandparents. Students can’t wait to spend some time working with grandma or grandpa! Students get very excited when they are able to read a book to them!
“Those extra hands that volunteers provide to set up centers, prepare materials and assist with transitioning students from one activity to another are invaluable to the teachers who have the good fortune of having a grandparent in the class. As we see the grandparents leave at the end of every day, they go with a look of fulfillment and happiness, knowing they have truly made a difference in many children’s lives.”
Contact us today to find out more about joining the Foster Grandparent Program in Broward County, call Tammy Jackson at 954 484-7117, ext. 104.
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