Celebrating the Heart of Our Mission: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 2026
On Thursday, April 23, we had the honor of celebrating the incredible individuals who make our work possible at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, held in recognition of National Volunteer Month.
It was an evening filled with gratitude, connection, and celebration as we came together to recognize the dedication and impact of our volunteers. Every hour given, every nail hammered, and every moment shared on our build sites contributes to something far greater: stronger families, safer homes, and a more vibrant community.
To every volunteer who gives their time, energy, and heart to our mission: thank you. You are the reason we’re able to build homes, communities, and hope.
Honoring Our 2026 Volunteer Award Recipients
We are proud to recognize this year’s outstanding volunteers whose commitment has gone above and beyond:
Legacy Level (500–699 annual hours)
Tim Macdonald, Russ Myers, Shawn Paquette, Herb McCarty
Platinum Level (300–499 annual hours)
Evelyn Chambers, Jac Hatch, Jacob Stone, Edward Wenzke, Joe DesRosier, John Noakes, Pete Bokach, Roger Arnholt, Phyllis Sellers, Paula Washington-McLune
Gold Level (200–299 annual hours)
Dale Cox, Mike Fauser, Kevin Frederick, Michael Cella, Joyce Kouba, Steven Shiraishi, Barbara Zaccone, Thomas Kelly, Kathy Scherz
Silver Level (100–199 annual hours)
Noelia Rentas Rivera, Sandy Ulrikson, Jessica Burns, Dianne Stockbauer, Jay Traverso, Kelly Driscoll, Jasmine Larry, Jasmine Tart, Lindsey Marks, Jennifer Sanginario, Adriana Gomez, Zachary Stephenson, Rich Mort, Paul & Diane Fiechter, Lisa Galjanic, Nelsie Cruz, Flavio Martinez, Abdelhamid Ben Slama, Thomas Farnish, Christine Griffith, Liz Martinez, Tee Garvin, Walter Pascal, Brian Raymond
Bronze Level (70–99 annual hours)
Princess Cummings, Karlee Hudson, Ariat Oladipo, Gail Yester, Jeremiah Kelley, Emad Tadros, Keiriney Brown, Michael Besselman, Milangela Torres, Naketa Gibbs, Lindsey Marks, Dusty Paul Roberts, Monique McKenzie, Krista Hall, James Charnell
Special Recognition Awards
Bent Nail Award
This award honors volunteers who have gone above and beyond, contributing 20+ hours this year to make a meaningful difference.
Dianne Stockbauer, Christine Griffith, Brian Raymond, Tom Kelly, Zach Stephenson, Tom Tugend
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award recognizes volunteers who have dedicated 400+ hours this year and create a lasting difference with every project they touch.
Bill Voorhees
Volunteer of the Year
This award goes to someone who consistently goes above and beyond in service to others, giving their time, energy, and heart without expectation.