{"id":1638,"date":"2015-03-04T07:19:10","date_gmt":"2015-03-04T07:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.grantnews.com\/?p=309"},"modified":"2025-10-29T16:52:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:52:19","slug":"you-have-inspired-grantwatch-com-through-our-employee-appreciation-day-contest-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/you-have-inspired-grantwatch-com-through-our-employee-appreciation-day-contest-2\/","title":{"rendered":"YOU have inspired GrantWatch.com through our Employee Appreciation Day Contest!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In appreciation of Employee Appreciation Day, GrantWatch.com launched a contest last week. Participation has been pouring in and we are so touched by the responses and admiration that people have for their fellow staff.<\/p>\n

Common terms used to describe beloved team members were; dedicated, selfless, positive attitude, passionate, encouraging, tireless, going beyond the call of duty, wearer of many hats, compassionate, committed and reliable. Clearly, our nonprofit workers are a unique breed of special people.<\/p>\n

We thought that you might appreciate reading a few of the beautiful posts as much as we did. So, we have posted them below \u2014<\/p>\n

Christine Castles from Foundation for the Arts and Trauma<\/strong>, Connecticut wrote:<\/h6>\n

\u201cDear Miss Kendra, All our staff, students, teachers, and administrators cannot thank you enough. Your name says it all: Kind, Enthusiastic, Nice, Devoted, Responsible, Accountable!… you are totally a remarkable woman! Your “List” is phenomenal and all who use it know first-hand how children should be treated, making for a more peaceful world, whose goal is to totally eradicate child maltreatment. Your personal response in penning thousands of letters each year to the children who write you is beyond comprehension. Your dedication to all the thousands of children we serve in Connecticut is a testament to your amazing character, something so rare, yet so necessary in these times.\u201d<\/p>\n

Julie Weaver from Amboy Elementary<\/strong>, Arkansas wrote:<\/h6>\n

\u201cElena Reyes-Lovins is constantly going above and beyond to make learning exciting and hands-on. She shares her knowledge and expertise with the staff and helps new teachers learn how to write grants. She is passionate and is always seeking new opportunities to grow professionally. She is an amazing educator!\u201d<\/p>\n

Christine Randall from Philadelphia Senior Citizens Resource Center (PSCRC)<\/strong>, Pennsylvania wrote:<\/h6>\n

\u201cJacqueline Mack, our office manager trainee is the person that I take great pride in nominating for your “Employee Appreciation Day” contest. We thank her for the countless extra steps she takes to make sure that our tasks are complete\u2026.She brings us that “Let’s Get it Down” attitude each and every day. She encourages all of us with her strength, faith and belief in God.\u00a0 Even when some tasks are difficult for her she still gives her very best and encourages the other staff members, trainees and volunteers to do the same. To be honest, it is truly because of Jacqueline’s cheerleading of our organization that makes us\u00a0 all be mindful during difficult moments why we do what we do for senior citizens, their families and caregivers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kelli Czaykowsky from Friends of refugees providing education and empowerment<\/strong>, Georgia wrote:<\/h6>\n

\u201cAllen Clark of FREE is always willing to go on short notice for anything that we need. If a mother calls and her baby does not have any diapers he will bring diapers to the mother. If the family is hungry and in need of food, he will go purchase food and take it to them. He is always picking up donated furniture, clothes, and other items sometimes the same day that people will call. He never says no when a person is in need and is always the first to be there to help a refugee. If he sees a child with no shoes he will go to the Goodwill and buy shoes for that child. He has given out hundreds of bicycles for the kids and then he will go and fix the bicycles as they start to breakdown.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nCongratulations to all of the nominees posted above and those we have not yet had a chance to feature!<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The contest is continuing for just a few more days.\u00a0 All entries must be in by March 6, 2015, Employee Appreciation Day.\u00a0 The winning organization will receive a FREE annual subscription to GrantWatch.com valued at $199 and the star employee will get a $75 Starbucks gift card!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Thank you to everyone who has entered so far. You are already winners in the eyes of so many!
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