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have contributed just short of 400 volunteer hours which has generated the equivalent of nearly 27,000 meals,” said Stein.
“The team felt good to be able to help individuals that are less fortunate than us and more often than not employees go back to volunteer there on their personal time,” said Martin. “It is always gratifying to know that you have helped people with various needs.”
The 2016 volunteer endeavor will not be WHEDA’s
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last as long as households continue to struggle with getting enough to eat and the health-related issues that follow chronic hunger. It is the contribution of time and effort by WHEDA staff that better the lives of needy Wisconsin residents, while at the same time solidifying positive relationships with their co-workers. Martin offers WHEDA employees will definitely be back at Second Harvest and at similar organizations, assisting in any way they can, as long as their volunteer efforts are needed.
TOGETHER WE BUILD WISCONSIN
Joellen Schromen packs boxes full of frozen food for those in need.
“It is always gratifying to know that you have helped people with
various needs. ”
–CONNIE MARTIN