Rockwall County Helping Hands honors volunteers

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2024) Volunteers are the heartbeat of Rockwall County Helping Hands, and so naturally, during April’s Volunteer Appreciation Month, this nonprofit took a moment to honor these amazing individuals who selflessly give their time and skills to lend a hand to our Rockwall County neighbors in need.

Last year, these incredible volunteers clocked in an impressive total of 14,663 hours of service to Helping Hands. At the Annual Starfish Awards and Luncheon on April 23, held at The Parrish House, Helping Hands honored these superstars who’ve been making a huge difference in the agency and our community, and was made possible through the sponsorship of Texas Health Hospital Rockwall.

While all our volunteers are exceptional, special recognition was given to a few individuals that truly go above and beyond with their sacrifice of time and commitment to serve clients at helping hands. Each area of Helping Hands awarded a Volunteer of the Year Award, which we have named the Starfish Award.

The recipients were:

2024 Helping Hands Starfish Winners (For 2023 Volunteer Year)

• Health Center: Dr. Robert Stark – Family Medicine
• Assistance and Referral- Front Desk: Debbie Renfrow
• Food Pantry: Annette Steinfeldt
• Assistance and Referral: Stefanie Gentile
• Philanthropy: Genny Sales
• Boutique: Donna Spearman
• Thrift Store: Judy Aswell

Thanks to these selfless volunteers, Helping Hands is making sure no one in Rockwall County goes hungry, homeless, or without essential medical care.

If you’re interested in using your time and talents to make a positive impact for our neighbors, Rockwall County Helping Hands is currently accepting volunteer applications across various areas. You can apply conveniently online at rockwallhelpinghands.com/volunteer.

Alternatively, if you prefer to support us through donations, our website accepts contributions 24/7 at rockwallhelpinghands.com/donate. Your donations play a crucial role in helping us assist those in need in our community. We make it simple for you to join the mission. Even something as simple as shopping at our Thrift Store and Boutique helps us meet the needs of our neighbors’ facing crises.

Lastly, don’t forget to save the date for our signature event, the Festival of Trees Luncheon & Fashion Show and Gala, taking place on November 22 and 23. Trust us, it’s always a hit and tickets sell out fast!

Submitted press release, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News. 

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