Volunteer of the Month

Last program year, the Foster Grandparent Program focused on volunteer recognition and partner acknowledgment consistent with the 2019-2020 theme: Valuing Volunteers. For the 2020-2021 program year, the theme is Steadfast Service. We plan to continue to support and recognize our volunteers and community partners for their steadfast service and flexibility during these unprecedented times. Each month we highlight a volunteer, recognizing his/her hard work and dedication to the Foster Grandparent Program and the children served. Their commitment to service, purpose, and leadership is demonstrated daily through this volunteerism. Thank you for your service!

January 2021

Volunteer of the Month: Sarah Hawkins
Volunteering Since: 2018
Station: Hooper Primary Center and USC Kinder2College

Thank you for your 3 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Hawkins!

December 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Jo Ann Williams
Volunteering Since: 2014
Station: Hoover Intergenerational Care

Thank you for your 6 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Williams!

November 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Felicito Tumlos
Volunteering Since: 2017
Station: The Jeffrey Foundation

Thank you for your 3 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandpa Tumlos!

October 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Bobby Hannie
Volunteering Since: 2018
Station: Girls Club of Los Angeles

Thank you for your 2 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandpa Bobby!

September 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Johnetta Caldwell
Volunteering Since: 2019
Station: Inner City Education Foundation

Thank you for your 1 year of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Johnetta!

August 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Lillie Dew
Volunteering Since: 2015
Station: Inner City Education Foundation

Thank you for your 5 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Lillie!

July 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Lois Harris
Volunteering Since: 2019
Station: TEACH Tech Charter High School

Thank you for your 1 year of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Lois!

June 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Barbara Niles
Volunteering Since: 2018
Station: Harbor Hills (LACDA)

Thank you for your 2 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Barbara!

 May 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Ora Dupree
Volunteering Since: 2016
Station: Shields for Families: Genesis Child Development Center

Thank you for your 4 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Ora!

April 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Joan Oliver-Bonner
Volunteering Since: 2018
Station: Shields for Families: St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Thank you for your 2 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Joan!

March 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Geraldine McAdams
Volunteering Since: 2001
Station: The Accelerated School

Thank you for your 19 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma McAdams!

 February 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Lolita De La Cruz
Volunteering Since: 2016
Station: Children's Institute, Otis Booth

Thank you for your 4 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Lolita!

 January 2020

Volunteer of the Month: Connie Angelo
Volunteering Since: 2011
Station: The Accelerated School

 Thank you for your 9 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Angelo!

 December 2019

Volunteer of the Month: Juanita Rivera
Volunteering Since: 2016
Station: Shields for Families

Thank you for your 4 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma Rivera!

 November 2019

Volunteer of the Month: Ollie King
Volunteering Since: 2004
Station: Watts Learning Center Elementary School

Thank you for your 15 years of service as a Foster Grandparent, Grandma King!