Health & Fitness
Greenspring Presents 204 Residents with Service Awards
Greenspring retirement community recently hosted its 7th annual President's Service Awards reception; 204 residents received awards for their volunteerism in 2011.
More than 200 resident volunteers were honored at 7th annual President’s Service Awards reception.
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, formed in 2003, introduced the President’s Volunteer Service Award program "as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service."
Many of the residents at Greenspring volunteer by chairing or organizing one of 200+ resident-driven clubs at the community, participating as a member of the Resident Advisory Council, or by sharing their time and talent in some other way. Two hundred and three residents were honored with a President’s Service Award in either Bronze (100 - 249 hours), Silver (250 - 499 hours) or Gold (500+ hours).
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Additionally, one lifetime award was also presented to resident Evelyn Jackson, who has volunteered more than 4,000 hours while living at Greenspring. In 2005, Jackson became the manager of Greenspring's Treasure Chest store. The Treasure Chest is run entirely by over 125 volunteers at the retirement community, accepts monetary and item donations from residents, organizes sales, and arranges Estate Sales at Greenspring. Proceeds go toward developing events and activities at the community, philanthropic funds at the community, and donations to the greater Springfield community. Since 2005, the Treasure Chest has collected and donated more than $575,000 to local institutions in Fairfax County.
In 2011, Jackson also received the award from the .
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About Greenspring: Greenspring, one of 16 Erickson Living full-service retirement communities, is situated on a scenic 108-acre campus in Springfield, Virginia. The community is home to nearly 2000 residents, many of which reside in the 1405 independent living units. Life at Greenspring offers a true sense of community and is an exciting alternative to the typical retirement community. Additional information about Greenspring can be found at www.ericksonliving.com.
