PORT TOWNSEND — United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County will present its 2015 Good Neighbor Award to an individual or group of volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding contributions during the past year.
The presentation will be made during the annual Day of Caring kickoff event at Mountain View Commons the morning of
Sept. 18.
“At UGN, we know that volunteers are essential to the successful delivery of services that help to improve lies and build a stronger community,” said Nikki Russell, UGN’s director of development and community engagement.
“In addition to providing funding for many health and human service programs in the county, UGN also advocates for our partner organizations by raising community awareness about their missions and the resources it takes to implement them.”
The 2014 awardees were key volunteers for ECHHO, an organization that provides transportation, chore service, medical equipment and medical equipment to people who are elderly, disabled or of limited means so they can continue to live independently.
Marla Overman and Cindy Lesh also were recognized for their contributions to the Boiler Room and the Literacy Council, respectively.
Nomination forms for the 2015 Good Neighbor Award are due Aug. 31 and can be found at the UGN website, www.WeAreUGN.org, along with more information about the Day of Caring.
