Beedie Jones, MEd, NCC
Occupation: Caf Manager
Why does she stand out?
In March of 2011, Jones won the Strive and Thrive Award given by the Life Services Network Honoring Excellence Program. She won the award due to her exemplary work as manager of the MathersMore Than a Caf on 83rd street in Chicago. The caf is located in Chicagos Chatham neighborhood. The award is given to people who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to excellence. At the caf, Jones coordinates a volunteer program. The program recruits individuals to perform a range of caf duties from serving to giving presentations to clients. She credits the programs success to being able to work closely with the community to solicit volunteers.
In addition to being an active church member and coordinating the volunteer program, Jones finds time to volunteer herself for organizations like the Chatham Business Association and the Chatham Avalon Park Community Council. When she talks about her experience as a volunteers she says, I love giving back to the community, she states.
by Thelma Sardin
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