December, 2015- WELLINGTON CARES HOSTS ANNUAL MEETING
Organization Highlights Accomplishments Over Past Year
Wellington, FL, December 15, 2015 – Wellington Cares hosted its annual meeting on Thursday, December 3rd at Casa Tequila in Wellington. Volunteers, participants, sponsors and supporters were invited to hear about the organizations accomplishments over the last year as well as goals for 2016. The afternoon began with Kathy Foster, Executive Director of Wellington Cares, welcoming attendees and introductions of board members, volunteers, and sponsors. Foster continued with the annual update stating that as of November 30th, the organization trained 19 new volunteers, accepted 25 new participants needing services, and volunteered over 1,000 hours to seniors living in Wellington.
“It is a pleasure to see so many of our volunteers, participants, and sponsors come together and enjoy the event,” said Foster. “We are so grateful to everyone for the continued growth and success of this organization whose whole concept is based on kindness and consideration for our neighbors. It is so rewarding to me and I never cease to be amazed by the generosity of the good people of Wellington.” Throughout the luncheon, raffle prizes were given away. Volunteer coordinator, Diane Gutman, read notes from participants thanking the volunteers and services provided by Wellington Cares. The afternoon concluded with recognition of volunteers who had reached 50 and 100 hours of service. Ellie Vogt was honored for her service in forming the Hospitality Committee in which she calls participants at home on a weekly basis. Foster also announced Wellington Cares will be distributing gift cards from Publix for the holidays to active participants. Through the generosity of Extraordinary Charities, 25 gift cards will also be distributed to elderly residents living in the Glades.
All in attendance won a raffle item and left with a bag of goodies from Think Big Health Care Solutions, Floridian Community Bank, Bethesda Hospital West, and Extraordinary Charities. Wellington Cares’ will be participating in Birdies for Children through the Honda Classic in February 2016 where they will receive 110% of all donations made to them. For more information about the luncheon or the organization, please call 561-568-8818 or visit www.WellingtonCaresOrg.com.