Annual Report 2016-17

New River Community Action Recognizes Volunteer of the Year

N ew River Community Action (NRCA) presented their annual Philip Sadler Memorial Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award to Sharon Lowery at the agency’s Board of Directors’ meeting in Radford on May 18, 2017. NRCA recognized Ms. Lowery for her outstanding volunteer service to the Children’s Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) Giles County Baby & Toddler Shop. Sharon Lowery is the Volunteer Shop Manager at the Giles County Baby & Toddler Shop. She recruits, trains and supervises other volunteers at the shop. Ms. Lowery often stays after closing to clean, organize, or meet clients for after-hours emergency needs. She contributes funds to buy goods for the shop and pays for a storage unit to keep large or out of season items secure and organized. Sharon’s dedication to the shop and its customers goes beyond mere “customer service.” Sharon helps each client feel valued and loved. Her philosophy includes treating everyone with dignity and respect, and she trains her staff to share in this attitude of joyous giving. Sharon’s goal is that everyone who walks in the door feels welcomed.

New River Community Action annually presents the Philip Sadler Memorial Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award in memory of the late Philip M. Sadler, a Pulaski County attorney, community leader and humanitarian. In recognition of exceptional service to the community, NRCA presents the award to an outstanding NRCA volunteer.

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