Habitat honors volunteers who went above and beyond in 2015
January 27, 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has built over 330 homes, transforming the lives of families with low income. At its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, Habitat Greenville honored those volunteers who have made exemplary contributions to help fulfill its mission.
Among these honorees were Ruud Veltman and Marjorie Hill, recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Veltman joined Habitat as a volunteer in 2007 and has contributed over 1000 volunteer hours helping refine home construction plans, adding construction details to ensure consistency and quality.
Hill has been a Habitat volunteer for 25 years, beginning with a build her church, Westminster Presbyterian, sponsored. She has participated in Westminster’s 11 Habitat home builds and more than a dozen other homes, clocking more than 800 hours of volunteer service.
Ed Hogan was named Volunteer of the Year for his dedication and spirit of volunteerism; Ed gave more than 300 volunteer hours in 2015. Joe Smith, recipient of Habitat’s Battered Hammer Award, is a member of Habitat’s quality assurance team who has given more than 1000 volunteer hours since becoming a Habitat volunteer.
Habitat Greenville also recognized several individuals who support the organization outside the build site. Kim Keable, of Keable & Brown, P.A., received the Strong Foundation Award for her legal work for the organization. Ashley Mayfield, a member of the family selection team, was honored with the Family Ambassador Award for her dedication to Habitat families and homeowner education. Rob Margolin received the ReStore Hero Award, for his commitment to ensuring an enjoyable and satisfying experience for ReStore patrons.
Also recognized were 18 volunteers with 100 hours of service in 2015 and 11 who reached the 100-hour mark this year.
“Habitat Greenville is truly built on the service of our dedicated volunteers,” said Monroe Free, Habitat Greenville President & CEO. “More than 2500 individuals are involved in our homebuilding, weatherization and home repair programs, and at the ReStores each year. Without them, we would be unable to accomplish our mission. We are deeply grateful for their service.”
About Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County:
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County was chartered in 1985 and has provided home ownership to over 330 families with low income. Through affordable home construction, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville strives to eliminate poverty housing and the social and economic problems it causes. Learn more at www.habitatgreenville.org.
