Housing Hope honors 3 people
Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, June 7, 2005
Housing Hope has honored three people who demonstrated outstanding community service in support of the organization’s mission to provide housing and related services to homeless and low-income residents of Snohomish County and Camano Island.
The awards were presented during the group’s recent annual Stone Soup fundraiser.
The Pioneer Award, recognizing long-term commitment to Housing Hope, was presented to Steve Saunders. Saunders has provided philanthropic support for Housing Hope in its major fundraising drives over the past decade.
The Housing Hero Award, for dedicated effort at a level that sets an example for the rest of the community, was given to Dave Koenig. He has served as the head of the city of Everett housing program since the 1980s and has championed housing and related services for low-income households.
The volunteer of the year award was given to Mary Carter. Last year, she trained herself on state Housing Trust Fund application requirements and took the lead in packaging major proposals for Housing Hope’s two Sultan development projects, both of which were subsequently funded.
Volunteers needed for fashion fundraiser
The Everett Senior Center will have its inaugural Ladies Tea and Vintage Fashion Show fundraiser Sept. 18.
Volunteers are needed for the first meeting, at 9 a.m. today, to help coordinate the details. Newcomers can acquaint themselves with the center’s members and facility, located at 3025 Lombard Ave.
For details, call 425-257-8780.
Van drivers needed for Stilly seniors
Volunteer van drivers are needed at the Stillaguamish Senior Center once or twice a month for trips to Darrington Senior Center and planned outings. Drivers must be 70 or younger.
Call Beth at 360-653-4551, ext. 228, or stop by the center at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.
Farmers market seeks volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the Snohomish Farmers Market.
Help run a table informing people about the Adopt-A-Park program. Hand out pamphlets and get contact information from interested people.
Come for an hour or two or stay until dusk, whatever fits your schedule. The market is open every Thursday. Volunteers are needed starting at 4 p.m.
For details, call Lya Badgley at 360-563-5033.
