Location

Retirement Housing Foundation
911 N Studebaker Rd
Long Beach, CA 90815
tel 562-257-5100

TDD: 1-800-545-1833 x359

info@rhf.org

Volunteer of the Year

The “Volunteer of the Year” award is given to an individual, group of individuals, or organization that provides extraordinary service on a volunteer basis to an RHF community.

Vona PalmerVona Palmer
Desert Haven, Odessa, Texas

In her 3 years of volunteering at Desert Haven, Vona Palmer has touched the hearts of many of its residents and staff. “She is very proactive in helping serve or guiding others in spiritual needs. She always puts residents before herself. She has a great attitude and finds ways to fix a negative into a positive. As a manager I know if I need help with any issues she will find one way or another to volunteer,” says Chad Waite, Manager of Desert Haven.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vona delivered meals for Jesus House Odessa, and when deliveries were no longer needed she started cooking and serving lunches to the homeless, elderly, and needy. This past year Vona began cooking warm meals for Desert Haven residents once a month, “They love the meals and I love the interaction with them. I love being able to help them with little things they need. ‘Serving like Jesus’ has made my heart full,” says Vona.

The residents of Desert Haven are incredibly lucky to have such an amazing volunteer and we thank Vona for her service and commitment. “She is dedicated to God, her family, and serving others, she is an excellent leader at Desert Haven and in our community,” says Chad.

RHF is pleased to present Vona Palmer with the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award.


Congratulations to all of our past award recipients!

2020 Volunteer of the Year – Billy Hunter
2019 Volunteer of the Year – Marlene Olsen
2018 Volunteer of the Year – Donna Parris
2017 Volunteer of the Year – Patricia Peterson
2016 Volunteer of the Year – Samire Elhouty
2015 Volunteer of the Year – John Crnkovich
2014 Volunteer of the Year – Roger Robbins
2013 Volunteer of the Year – Cathy Cantey
2012 Volunteer of the Year – Dorothy Sanders
2011 Volunteer of the Year – Anita & Forest Wasson
2010 Volunteer of the Year – Donna Cawthon
2009 Volunteer of the Year – Susie Peña
2008 Volunteer of the Year – Beatrice Flucas
2007 Volunteer of the Year – Winona Balch
2007 Volunteer of the Year – Tom Baumann

Location

Retirement Housing Foundation
911 N Studebaker Rd
Long Beach, CA 90815
tel 562-257-5100

TDD: 1-800-545-1833 x359

info@rhf.org

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