Celebrating Volunteers for National Nonprofit Day

We’re blessed at Emmaus House to have an incredible group of volunteers dedicated to our mission. In honor of National Nonprofit Day (August 17), we asked a few of them about their experience volunteering.

What made you want to volunteer with Emmaus House?

“When I retired, I knew that I wanted to give back to the community by volunteering in some way. For years, I listened to Mr. [Greg] Cole speak highly of Emmaus House and all that it does. So I contacted Mr. Cole when I retired and he gave me the opportunity to volunteer at the Lokey Center. That was about 2 years ago and I continue to enjoy working with staff and volunteers who teach me so much, are fun and care about everyone who enters the door.” – Stephanie Sherman

“‘Service is the rent you pay for the space you occupy in this world.’” – Mary Ann Scheider

What is one thing you’ve learned about either our community or our work since you began volunteering?

“I have learned how hard it is for working and poor people to make their way in our country. Many people have jobs, often more than one and still they struggle. People in this community are trying to do their best for their children and families and our society makes that very hard.” – Lisa Dailey

“I enjoy working together with the people coming to the center. Their smiles, often in the face of hardship, give me hope that maybe we can make this strange world a better place.” – Stephanie Sherman

Peoplestown MVPs

We’re so grateful to all of our Emmaus House volunteers. National Nonprofit Day often focuses on organizations, but our work wouldn’t be possible without those who give their time and resources to help make our society a more just and equitable place.

Lokey Help Center Volunteers:

Mark Clark

Mark Lester

Annie Swinger

Colleen O’Rourke

Lisa Daily

Bryan O’Rourke

Stephanie Sherman

Harris Allen

Mary Ann Schneider

Geannette Fuents

Thank you so much to these and our many program volunteers for all that you do. It means the world.