Taylor, MI. (June 29, 2011) --
Information Center Volunteer, Edith Deegan, Grosse lle was recently
recognized at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Annual Community Service
Awards, Saturday, June 25, 2011, Hines Park, Dearborn Heights. The
award ceremony was held at the Annual Wayne County Senior Fun Fest.
Edith Deegan received a Claude Pepper honorable mention certificate for
her individual efforts and work with the senior community. The Claude
Pepper award is presented to a retiree volunteer over the age of 55; in
the working category, the award is presented to a person of any age
employed in the senior advocacy field.
Edward D'Angelo, Executive Director, "“We
are very fortunate to have Edith’s help at The Information Center for
over 20 years. She has wonderful experience from several different
agencies, knowledge of social work, and is so devoted and dedicated.
Her co-workers often comment that when talking with clients on the phone
it seems that her goal every day is to cheer them up.”
W.C. Executive Robert Ficano and TIC Volunteer Edith Deegan
In
addition, The Information Center accepted the Diana C. Jones, honorable
mention certificate which recognizes organizations for extraordinary
volunteer community service work which benefits older adults.
ABOUT THE INFORMATION CENTER: The Information Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which serves downriver and surrounding communities. Since 1975, The Information Center has provided comprehensive information and referral services for the general public; assistance to unemployed workers; services for seniors and the disabled; support and training for caregivers; and many other programs and services that respond to the community's needs.
The Information Center - 20500 Eureka Road, Suite 110, Taylor, MI. - (734) 282-7171 - www.theinfocenter.info
