Approximately 120 volunteers from Greenwood and across the state were on hand recently for a recognition dinner at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. Polly Davis, director of volunteer services, welcomed the group and thanked them for their assistance.
A wide range of volunteer services was offered over the past year, including tutors, mentors, cottage sponsors, recreation assistants and those who helped with labor projects. The group present represented more than 3,100 people who volunteered nearly 13,000 hours during the past year.
Joe Pitts was named volunteer of the year. The volunteer church of the year was Hillside Baptist Church in Fountain Inn. The college group award went to Baptist Collegiate Ministry of Lander University. Ricky Taylor of Gilbert was named missionary volunteer of the year.
Davis said the volunteer program is a way for individuals, businesses, clubs or church groups to assist the ministry at Connie Maxwell while helping make a difference in the lives of children. For information on the program, she can be reached at 864-942-1405.