Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia Volunteers Recognized for Exemplary Service

For Immediate Release April 28, 2025
Contact: Carolyn Pennington, Executive Director, 703-281-0538 carolynpennington@scnova.org
Ambre Tomlinson, Marketing & Communications Manager, communications@scnova.org

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Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia Volunteers Recognized for Exemplary Service.

As a volunteer-led organization, the Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia (also known as SCNOVA) dedicates itself to improving the quality of life through supportive programs and services, personal enrichment, and volunteer engagement. On April 23rd, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston, Virginia.

Reverend Alyssa Densham of Provision Church graciously donated the delicious lunch, and we were entertained by skilled actress Mary Ann Jung of History Alive! Mary Ann Jung performed a fitting interpretation of Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut. The theme for this event was SCNOVA Volunteers are Out of This World, and SCNOVA is known for giving free rides, thus the play on words.

We at SCNOVA were especially thrilled to welcome local Representatives: Jimmy Bierman, Dranesville District Supervisor; Walter Alcorn, Hunter Mill District Supervisor; Fatima Malik, Deputy Director of Outreach for the office of Gerry Connolly; and Karen Keys Gamarra, Virginia State Delegate. Year after year, these representatives show up with kind words of encouragement and support for our deserving volunteers. Their presence is always greatly appreciated.

The Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia volunteers are known for going above and beyond with their service. The following volunteers were presented with awards for exemplary service in the following categories:

Town of Vienna Awardees - Jack Roney, Joseph Stone, Sam Ghanaim, Michelle Barrett Shea (awarded at the Town of Vienna Volunteer Awards as well as the SCNOVA Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon)
400 + Hours Awardees - Jean Bastien, Wolf Scherer, Jayne Young, and Doug White
New Board Member - Marcia Komandt

For more information, please like us on Facebook (The Shepherd's Center of Northern Va.), Instagram (@shepherds_center_nova), and LinkedIn. SHARE so others can learn about the services we offer! To volunteer, donate, or learn how you can help, visit www.scnova.org or contact the office at 703-281-0538.

Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia
541 Marshall Rd. SW, Vienna VA, 22180
Ambre Tomlinson (Marketing, Communications & Events Manager) - communications@scnova.org
703-281-0538

The Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia is dedicated to improving the quality of life through supportive programs and services, personal enrichment, and volunteer engagement that enable our senior neighbors to live full and productive lives while aging in place. Our hundreds of trained and vetted volunteers serve as medical and companion transportation drivers, friendly callers and visitors, food delivery drivers, handy helpers, healthcare advocates, and lifelong learning and cultural enrichment enthusiasts.

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