Lakeshore CAP sponsors an annual volunteer recognition dinner to celebrate the organizations and individuals who step up to the plate to assist those in need in the Manitowoc community. The theme for this year’s evening was “Helping, Teaching, Building.” The dinner recognized organizations that rely on volunteers as well as the volunteers themselves.
“People volunteer for a variety of reasons, but universally desire to contribute to the mission of the organization or project they are assisting,” said Mike Huck, CEO of Lakeshore CAP.
Lakeshore CAP awarded $3,000 to three volunteers and three organizations. The individual winners received a $500 check for their cause, given in the name of the volunteer. Organizations selected as winners this year included Painting Pathways Clubhouse, 1st Presbyterian Church and Congregation, and Silver Lake College’s Backpack Book Club. Past winners of the awards have been the Miracle League of Manitowoc County, the Lakeshore Humane Society and the reading program at Silver Lake College.
This annual event also benefits the work of Lakeshore CAP in its mission to assist families and individuals in achieving economic self-sufficiency. Serving Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan counties in Wisconsin, the Lakeshore Community Action Program promotes self-sufficiency and well-being with individuals and families through results-based programs, services, and partnerships delivered by an understanding staff with resources to provide appropriate solutions. Visit their website to learn more, www.lakeshorecap.com.
