homelessness

A fence may seem trivial. But to the women and children at the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, the fence that Chuck Heacock installed means a lot. It allows the children to safely enjoy the butterfly garden and swing set and it ensures the privacy of residents. Chuck Heacock uses his time, resources and skills to help the women and children housed at the Neighborhood Center, a homeless shelter and transitional housing center. 

Maria Precht has dedicated 900 hours to the Junior League of Annapolis, a non-profit organization comprised of women committed to promoting civic action. Maria’s service is largely spent with children and homeless families. She recently distributed 1,000 bags of school supplies to children at local schools through the League’s Book Bag program. To raise awareness about childhood obesity, Maria taught healthy eating choices to kids in her community.

Since starting the Tres Islas Orphanage Fund 23 years ago, Donelle has been gainfully employed full-time, working every after-hour waking minute serving the children of orphanages in Mazatlan, Mexico. She spends her evenings, weekends and vacation time tirelessly emailing, writing newspaper articles, budgeting, fund raising and visiting the orphaned children in Mazatlan, Mexico. She is an ardent advocate for all the children in the orphanages, always seeking ways to improve their quality of life. 

Pauline Abeyta offers clothes to the homeless along with a healthy dose of compassion through the organization The Clothing Room.  As a dedicated volunteer at The Clothing Room, Pauline has proved that community outreach is invalid without compassion and dedication. Every week, Pauline assists needy families and the homeless in finding clothes to wear.  Whether it’s for an interview or just something to wear for the day, Pauline understands the importance providing clothes and emotional support to the needy.