You and more than 1,500 other volunteers shared your hearts and souls through 12,188 service hours to help children and families last year. You and other dedicated groups of individuals, community organizations, companies and staff empowered our children and families to hope, heal, love and dream again.
Whether you worked on a campus beautification project, read to a child, tutored at Homework Help, volunteered at one of our events or made a difference in an entirely different way – we are so grateful for you!
To express our appreciation each year, the Lisa V. Ford Heart and Soul Award Luncheon, presented by Ford Motor Company was established in 2009. Now ten years running, this year’s luncheon recognized dedicated volunteers who gave twenty or more hours of service. Below are the honored volunteers from each award category:
Lisa V. Ford Heart & Soul Individual Nominees
Samantha Hampton
Christine Hudson
Vonna McMickel, Winner
Corporate Friend Nominees
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Populus Group, Winner
Rariden, Schumacher & Mio
Community Nominees
BuildOn
Circle K
Tau Beta Juniors, Winner
Lifetime Achievement Honorees
Marianna Bailey
Dan & Patricia Frank
Robert & Hazel Karbel
Les Koska
Erick & Lady Susan Reickert
Jean Wersching
Staff Nominees
Dennis Coleman
Roberta Davis, Winner
Rebecca Taylor
Jessica Winalis
