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Volunteer Appreciation Event Celebrates Service and Community

April 25, 2025
Four smiling people stand outdoors holding certificates of appreciation, with trees, buildings, and a FedEx truck in the background. It appears to be a sunny day and a celebratory event.
Two women smile and hug outdoors at a gathering, surrounded by other people. Green trees and city street are visible in the background, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Two people stand outside smiling, one holding an open card and looking surprised. Other people in the background clap and watch. It appears to be a celebratory event with trees and parked cars nearby.
Four women smiling and posing together outdoors on a sunny day. One wears a name badge, another wears a shirt with advocacy words, and trees and parked cars are visible in the background.
A group of nine smiling women pose around a tall table with empty plates and drinks at an outdoor restaurant or café. Some wear athletic shirts labeled “SAINTS” or “MARITIME.” The setting is casual and bright.
Three women stand together outdoors, smiling at the camera. One woman holds a certificate, and there are trees, a FedEx truck, and a few tables and people in the background.
Two people stand side by side smiling outdoors, both wearing lanyards with name tags. One person is holding several colorful cards. String lights and a glass ceiling structure are visible in the background.
Three women smiling outdoors, standing close together. The woman on the left wears a blue shirt, the middle woman wears a polka dot blouse, and the woman on the right wears a black top. Trees and other people are in the background.
Four adults wearing name badges stand together outdoors, smiling at the camera. Trees and buildings are visible in the background, suggesting a casual or professional gathering on a sunny day.
Three women smiling and posing together at a table in a bright indoor space with glass walls. One woman wears sunglasses and a name tag; all have blue lanyards. Drinks and papers are on the table in front of them.
A group of people sit around a table outdoors, having a meal and talking. They are seated on black chairs, with food and drinks in front of them. The background shows a building with large white columns and windows.
Four smiling people stand outdoors holding certificates of appreciation, with trees, buildings, and a FedEx truck in the background. It appears to be a sunny day and a celebratory event.
Two women smile and hug outdoors at a gathering, surrounded by other people. Green trees and city street are visible in the background, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Two people stand outside smiling, one holding an open card and looking surprised. Other people in the background clap and watch. It appears to be a celebratory event with trees and parked cars nearby.
Four women smiling and posing together outdoors on a sunny day. One wears a name badge, another wears a shirt with advocacy words, and trees and parked cars are visible in the background.
A group of nine smiling women pose around a tall table with empty plates and drinks at an outdoor restaurant or café. Some wear athletic shirts labeled “SAINTS” or “MARITIME.” The setting is casual and bright.
Three women stand together outdoors, smiling at the camera. One woman holds a certificate, and there are trees, a FedEx truck, and a few tables and people in the background.
Two people stand side by side smiling outdoors, both wearing lanyards with name tags. One person is holding several colorful cards. String lights and a glass ceiling structure are visible in the background.
Three women smiling outdoors, standing close together. The woman on the left wears a blue shirt, the middle woman wears a polka dot blouse, and the woman on the right wears a black top. Trees and other people are in the background.
Four adults wearing name badges stand together outdoors, smiling at the camera. Trees and buildings are visible in the background, suggesting a casual or professional gathering on a sunny day.
Three women smiling and posing together at a table in a bright indoor space with glass walls. One woman wears sunglasses and a name tag; all have blue lanyards. Drinks and papers are on the table in front of them.
A group of people sit around a table outdoors, having a meal and talking. They are seated on black chairs, with food and drinks in front of them. The background shows a building with large white columns and windows.

The volunteers of Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) are the heartbeat of our Resident Services. From mentoring teens and working one-on-one with students in our Afterschool program, to supporting summer camp enrichment, distributing groceries, assisting with community events, and assembling welcome baskets and snack bags — AHC volunteers help transform lives every day.

5-year volunteer Peter Harnick with his certificate.

To honor that impact, AHC hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Event filled with food, conversation, and gratitude. We recognized volunteers celebrating 5, 10, and 15 years of service and introduced a Rising Star Award, honoring newer volunteers already making a big difference.

Read more about some of our 5-, 10-, and 15-year volunteers.

The event featured fun activities like “Name That Tune” trivia and “Get-to-Know-You” bingo. Thank you to Back Room Ceramics, Cultivating Life LLC Therapeutic Horticulture, Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe, Simona Cafe, and Vacation Lane Pottery for donating items for the event’s raffle.

AHC is deeply grateful for the ongoing commitment of our volunteers and proud to have so many community members join us in keeping residents at the heart of all we do.

Thank you to all of AHC’s amazing volunteers! View this fun video from the event and the photo slideshow above.

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