Volunteer

Helping hands...

There are many ways to volunteer at The Gladys & Henry Crown Center for Senior Living, whether you are a resident, friend from the community, family of a resident, or member of a nearby congregation. There are helping hands in our Computer Center and library, at our link desk, in the dining room, with the production of our monthly newsletter, and as hostesses for our many social events. Volunteers assist in the program department with the planning of activities and creating the calendar of events.

Mitzvah moments are numerous with opportunities for residents to give their time to the projects of other local nonprofits and hospitals. Residents knit scarves and blankets and donate to food drives, as the needs arise. Crown Center is a community that benefits from the generosity of others and the desire here to give something back is deep, ongoing, and enthusiastic.

As Edie Sobel, Crown Center resident and volunteer, says, "If you have some time available, it is such a mitzvah to give this. Organizations need all the help they can get. I love working for the Program Department, and basically, I'm in it for the pleasure." (Edie was chosen "Volunteer of the Year, 2005" by the Activity Directors Association of Missouri.)

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Volunteer Hannah Green (seated) with resident Edie Sobel as they sort yarn for the knitting group which Hannah started at Crown Center to provide blankets and scarves for children at Shriner's Hospital and KidSmart. For this project and other volunteer efforts, Hannah will be presented with the "Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award" by the St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in November of 2009.

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Crown Center's has an annual celebration each April in honor of the many residents and
community members who generously give time in the following ways:
AARP tax help, BSKI Shabbat services, bulletin board decorators, computer coaches,
dining room assistants, distributors of donated Panera bread, gardening club,
GOALs free attorney service, hostesses for program events, knitters, link desk ambassadors,
mass mailing assistants, meal deliverers, mitzvah projects, newsletter preparers, plant tenders, dining table decorators, and more...
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The residents below volunteer as Host and Hostesses for a variety of events at Crown Center, including weekly Bagels & Learning, monthly birthday parties, and other gatherings
and celebrations.

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Geneva G. (right) who volunteers on Fridays at our Link Desk enjoys a visit from her friend
Esme G. (left) to pass the time as she waits to greet visitors.

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In August 2008, the Crown Bell Choir took its "show" on the road to entertain at another retirement community in the area.

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Edie Sobel (right) celebrates her award with her daughter and son-in-law.

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Members of Temple Israel volunteered time one afternoon to play games with residents.
Below are the happy winners.