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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

 

 

 

March 2026

Volunteer of the Month: Barbara Niles
Volunteering Since: 2018
Station: Salvation Army Long Beach Red Shield

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February 2026

Volunteer of the Month: Ora Dupree
Volunteering Since: 2019
Station: Shields For Families

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January 2026

Volunteer of the Month: Urlee Maiden
Volunteering Since: 2019
Station: Watts Learning Center - Elementary School

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December 2025

Volunteer of the Month: Irene Varela
Volunteering Since: 2018
Station: Foundation Early Childhood Education

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November2025

Volunteer of the Month: Ruth Allen
Volunteering Since: 2019
Station: Normandie Christian School

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October 2025

Volunteer of the Month: Juanita Scott
Volunteering Since: 2018
Station: Hoover Intergenerational Center

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September 2025

Volunteer of the Month: Pinkie Price
Volunteering Since: 2007
Station: Hoover Intergenerational Care

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August 2025

Volunteer of the Month: Johnetta Caldwell
Volunteering Since: 2019
Station: Hoover Intergenerational Care

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July 2025

Volunteer of the Month: Georgette Knox
Volunteering Since: 2016
Station: Watts Learning Center Middle School

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