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Volunteer of the Month

The purpose of the Foster Grandparent Program is to provide children and older adults a chance to grow together through one-on-one daily attention that Foster Grandparents provide to help young people grow, gain confidence, and become more full and productive members of society.

For the 2025-2026 program year oour theme is Joyful Servanthood, inspired by the quote:

"If you want to really make a difference, you must bring people joy; joy brings people together."

Each month, we spotlight a volunteer who truly embodies our annual theme—recognizing their hard work, heart, and unwavering dedication to the Foster Grandparent Program and the children they support. Their commitment to service, purpose, and leadership shines through in every act of volunteerism.

Have a volunteer who exemplifies the mission of the Foster Grandparent Program? Want to nomintate your FGP Volunteer? 

  • Nominate your volunteer through this link

 

 

 

June 2025 

Volunteer of the Month: Barbara Braggs-Allen
Volunteering Since: 2022
Station: Today's Fresh Start Charter, Vernon

Barbara Braggs-Allen

May 2025

Volunteer of the Month: Shirley Johnson
Volunteering Since: 2019
Station: Inner City Education Foundation, View Park Prep (ICEF)

Shirley Johnson Hedshot

April 2025

Volunteer of the Month: Emeline Jimenez
Volunteering Since: 2022
Station: Mount Saint Mary's Child Development Center

 

 

Emeline Jimenez and Children

March 2025

Volunteer of the Month: Eva Harvey
Volunteering Since: 2023
Station: Normandie Christian School

February 2025

Volunteer of the Month: Lorraine Osgood
Volunteering Since: 2019
Station: USC, Kinder 2 College

Lorraine Osgood Headshot

November 2024

Volunteer of the Month: Helen Barree
Volunteering Since: 2022
Station: Normandie Christian School

Helen Barree Headshot

October 2024

Volunteer of the Month: Michael Jackson
Volunteering Since: 2017
Station: Salvation Army - Long Beach Red Shield

Michael Jackson Headshot

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