United Way to honor Bloomfield Hills retiree
UNITED WAY IN THE NEWS
April 23, 2006
Published by: Observer & Eccentric
MahoneyUnited Way for Southeastern Michigan will recognize nine individuals and two groups for their outstanding volunteer service and commitment to others at the annual "Celebrate Volunteers ... Recognizing HomeTown Heroes" luncheon set for Monday in Detroit's Marriott Renaissance Center.
More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the luncheon, billed as one of the largest events of its kind in the nation.
Louis Mahoney of Bloomfield Hills will receive the CorPLUS Award sponsored by the Junior League of Detroit. The award recognizes a retiree who exemplifies the highest standards of service in the city of Detroit. A $1,000 gift is given to the nonprofit of the winner's choice.
A retired engineer, Mahoney has lent his expertise to help build and maintain the 12 residential homes that serve the clients of Angel's Place, an organization devoted to serving the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.
In addition to devoting his own time to each home, he created a team of maintenance volunteers and assigned one person to each of the homes. Using their own tools and expertise, the volunteers perform day-to-day upkeep and maintenance on each home, creating an inviting and safe atmosphere for those who live there.
Mahoney has also served on the organization's advisory board. In addition to his work at Angel's Place, Mahoney served with the American Association of the Order of Malta, a Christian service organization. With its help, he was able to start a medical clinic last year at St. Leo's Soup Kitchen in Detroit.
Mahoney was nominated by Barbara Usbiel and Sister Patricia Kolbiaz, of Angel's Place. He also received the Gold Presidential Service Award for volunteering 2,000 hours per year and the Call to Service Award for his lifetime of service.
Others receiving awards include Patricia McCracken of Livonia, Acts of Kindness Award; Jo Ann Wallace of Southfield, Bernie Firestone Labor Award; Ernie Cooper of Lathrup Village and Jean Kolod of Rochester Hills, Heart of Gold Award; employees at DaimlerChrysler Financial Services in Farmington Hills, Outstanding Business Award.
Also slated to be honored are Girl Scouts of Macomb-Otsikita Council for the Postponing Sexual Involvement Teen Mentor Program, which spreads the abstinence message to young girls; Joyce Siegel of Huntington Woods and Mark Williams of Detroit, Heart of Gold Award; Melvina Anderson of Detroit, Young Adult Award of Excellence; and Ali Ayoub of Dearborn, Outstanding Youth Award.
In addition, the Junior League of Birmingham will recognize 80 individuals who make up this year's Governor's Honor Roll.
For more information about United Way for Southeastern Michigan, go to www.uwsem.org.
To nominate someone for a future award or to learn more about year-round volunteer opportunities, click on www.uwsem.org or call United Way's George W. Romney Volunteer Center at (313) 226-9430.
April 23, 2006
Published by: Observer & Eccentric
MahoneyUnited Way for Southeastern Michigan will recognize nine individuals and two groups for their outstanding volunteer service and commitment to others at the annual "Celebrate Volunteers ... Recognizing HomeTown Heroes" luncheon set for Monday in Detroit's Marriott Renaissance Center.
More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the luncheon, billed as one of the largest events of its kind in the nation.
Louis Mahoney of Bloomfield Hills will receive the CorPLUS Award sponsored by the Junior League of Detroit. The award recognizes a retiree who exemplifies the highest standards of service in the city of Detroit. A $1,000 gift is given to the nonprofit of the winner's choice.
A retired engineer, Mahoney has lent his expertise to help build and maintain the 12 residential homes that serve the clients of Angel's Place, an organization devoted to serving the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.
In addition to devoting his own time to each home, he created a team of maintenance volunteers and assigned one person to each of the homes. Using their own tools and expertise, the volunteers perform day-to-day upkeep and maintenance on each home, creating an inviting and safe atmosphere for those who live there.
Mahoney has also served on the organization's advisory board. In addition to his work at Angel's Place, Mahoney served with the American Association of the Order of Malta, a Christian service organization. With its help, he was able to start a medical clinic last year at St. Leo's Soup Kitchen in Detroit.
Mahoney was nominated by Barbara Usbiel and Sister Patricia Kolbiaz, of Angel's Place. He also received the Gold Presidential Service Award for volunteering 2,000 hours per year and the Call to Service Award for his lifetime of service.
Others receiving awards include Patricia McCracken of Livonia, Acts of Kindness Award; Jo Ann Wallace of Southfield, Bernie Firestone Labor Award; Ernie Cooper of Lathrup Village and Jean Kolod of Rochester Hills, Heart of Gold Award; employees at DaimlerChrysler Financial Services in Farmington Hills, Outstanding Business Award.
Also slated to be honored are Girl Scouts of Macomb-Otsikita Council for the Postponing Sexual Involvement Teen Mentor Program, which spreads the abstinence message to young girls; Joyce Siegel of Huntington Woods and Mark Williams of Detroit, Heart of Gold Award; Melvina Anderson of Detroit, Young Adult Award of Excellence; and Ali Ayoub of Dearborn, Outstanding Youth Award.
In addition, the Junior League of Birmingham will recognize 80 individuals who make up this year's Governor's Honor Roll.
For more information about United Way for Southeastern Michigan, go to www.uwsem.org.
To nominate someone for a future award or to learn more about year-round volunteer opportunities, click on www.uwsem.org or call United Way's George W. Romney Volunteer Center at (313) 226-9430.
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