The Power of Volunteerism
March 7, 2023
Transforming Communities through Volunteerism: Our Road to the Estee Lauder Companies Distinguished Volunteer Award
THE SATURDAY REGULARS at NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY
Fiona Cousins~Monica Rounds~Darlene Lee~Nola Magno
Toby Greenfield~Bryan Ngo~Lydell Tyson
As recipients of the prestigious Estee Lauder Companies Distinguished Volunteer Award of New York Common Pantry, The Saturday Regulars are deeply honored and grateful for recognizing our hard work and commitment to serving our community. We know that countless other volunteers equally deserve this award, and we share this honor with them.
Our journey to receiving this award was challenging, but we approached each obstacle as an opportunity to learn and grow. Through perseverance and dedication, we overcame these challenges and emerged more robust and focused.
We are proud to be professionals who know exactly what we want and set our sights on achieving our goals with unwavering determination. But we also recognize that we did not accomplish this alone. The inspiration and support of our fellow volunteers, clients, and workers were essential to our success. We respect them and draw strength from their examples as we challenge ourselves to perform at our best.
To all the volunteers and workers who helped us reach this stage, we offer our sincere thanks. Your contributions and support have been invaluable to us, and we are honored to share this award with you.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to improving our work and serving our community to the best of our abilities. We promise to continue striving for excellence and excellence in all that we do so that we may deserve even more recognition in the future.
In conclusion, we believe that the power of volunteerism is genuinely remarkable. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and help those in need, but it also has numerous benefits for the volunteer. It provides an opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, boost social and self-confidence, and give a sense of purpose. Volunteering does not have to involve a long-term commitment; even simple acts of kindness can make a significant difference to those in need. By working together and supporting one another, we can achieve great things and make a real difference in the lives of those around us. We are grateful for this opportunity to be recognized for our efforts, and we look forward to continuing our journey of service and growth.
~Lydell D. Tyson
