Sarasota Students Receive Statewide Honor for Service to
Assisted Living Facility Residents
September 25, 2009 - Tallahassee, FL - Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) recently awarded the Sarasota County Vocational/Instructional Program with the Association’s 2009 Group Volunteers of the Year Award. The Program was recognized in Hollywood earlier this month during the Association’s Annual Conference in front of over 600 long term care professionals gathered from across the state of Florida. The Award is given annually to a group of volunteers who show dedication and loyalty, along with a true desire to serve Florida seniors residing in Florida’s long term care facilities. FHCA Past President Tom Kelly will formally present the Award to the Sarasota County Vocational/Instructional Program on Thursday, September 25, at HarborChase of Venice, which is located at 950 Pinebrook Road in Venice.
The Sarasota County Vocational/Instructional Program at Venice High School has made a significant impact on HarborChase, a 110-bed assisted living community in Venice. Students help residents with education and exercise, running errands or playing cards. They generously share hugs to bring smiles to the residents’ faces, as well. They also assist with serving food, cleaning, folding laundry and lawn maintenance, which not only benefits HarborChase, but also helps the students build job skills to better prepare for their future.
“These students have a wonderful, youthful outlook and their conversations enrich the lives of our residents through their caring attitudes and generous hearts,” said Tammy Tolley-Hunt, executive director of HarborChase of Venice. “Their enthusiasm and dedication to our residents and our facility is both inspiring and motivating."
Students receiving the Statewide Honor for Service to Assisted Living Facility Residents.
The Sarasota County Vocational/Instructional Program at Venice High School has made a significant impact on HarborChase, a 110-bed assisted living community in Venice. Students help residents with education and exercise, running errands or playing cards. They generously share hugs to bring smiles to the residents’ faces, as well. They also assist with serving food, cleaning, folding laundry and lawn maintenance, which not only benefits HarborChase, but also helps the students build job skills to better prepare for their future.
“These students have a wonderful, youthful outlook and their conversations enrich the lives of our residents through their caring attitudes and generous hearts,” said Tammy Tolley-Hunt, executive director of HarborChase of Venice. “Their enthusiasm and dedication to our residents and our facility is both inspiring and motivating."
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