2013 Diamond Volunteer Award Winners Announced
Summary
They are Naples Civitan Club, the Brody Project for Animal Assisted Therapy, and the Safe and Healthy Childrens Coalition of Collier County.They are Naples Civitan Club, the Brody Project for Animal Assisted Therapy, and the Safe and Healthy Childrens Coalition of Collier County.The Brody Project also hosts community events featuring local, national and international speakers to promote a deeper understanding of the importance of the human-animal bond and its proven health benefits.Each of the three selected organizations will also receive a press release written for their organization, photos of the awards reception submitted for press coverage, an arranged radio interview, and a framed Diamond Volunteer award.The private receptions will be hosted this year by the von Liebig Art Center during January, February and March.Past award winners have included: 2010 - Baby Basics of Collier County, Penny Bear Company, and Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida; 2011 - Hope for Haiti, Bedtime Bundles, Sunlight Home, and Senior Friendship Center; and 2012 - Eden Autism Services, Miracles in Action, and Project HELP Crisis Center.About The 2013 WinnersNaples Civitan Club was founded in 1989 with the mission to fulfill and serve individual and community needs with an emphasis on those with developmental disabilities.The Brody Project also hosts community events featuring local, national and international speakers to promote a deeper understanding of the importance of the human-animal bond and its proven health benefits.