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Carolyn Bogott: Creating life adventures for seniors
Christy Haag, Life Enrichment director at South Grove Lodge Senior Living, can only be described as a dynamo of caring. The calendar of activities she ...
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Carolyn Bogott: Gonzalez Perez has walked an unexpected path to helping people
Johana Gonzalez Perez is confident and self-assured in her position as development coordinator at the new Community Action Building, working for the Parenting Resource Center ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:55 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: A contributor to the community
Peggy Benzkofer’s calm demeanor, wisdom, and sense of humor have contributed to many areas of our community in her 57 years in Austin. Good communication ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 6:12 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Finding a student’s potential
Suzette Overby, Human Services Program coordinator, and instructor at Riverland Community College, describes an early experience, which perhaps showed her “calling,” although she didn’t think ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 7:25 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Debock uses experience in her job with Austin Aspires
Jwokamer Debock’s eyes communicate caring and wisdom. This wonderfully articulate woman brings her own experience as an immigrant refugee to bear on her work with ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5:42 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Tammy Snee shares with the community
Tammy Snee lives by the philosophy that if you have something to share, you should share it. One of the things that she has to ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 5:09 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Donahue advocates for Austin’s seniors
“If you planted hope today in any hopeless heart, If someone’s burden was lighter because you did your part, If you caused a laugh that ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6:35 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Making self-care a priority
One of Jenni Linnett’s colleagues and friends, Gema Alvarado Guerrero, said Jenni “brings a sense of tranquility and grounding when she walks into a room.” ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:20 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Taking care of the Earth
Bobbie Mistretta can often be seen on early mornings with her long handled “picker-upper” walking around the area of West Oakland and Shirley Theel Park, ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 6:26 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Strengthening families, communities
“Without strong families, we will struggle to have strong children and a strong community.” This is the belief and the purpose that drives the work ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:04 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Carlton is a warm presence in therapy
Bethie Carlton’s calm, reassuring, and wise demeaner are evident as she describes her work as a therapist with Independent Management Services. From early in her ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:48 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Every day of work is a joy
Stacy Wisemore says that she loves every day of her work at the Salvation Army as office manager/volunteer coordinator, as well as occasionally filling in ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 5:54 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Wanting to make a difference
Did you ever wonder what happens when an older person who lives alone and has no family, can no longer cope because of declining physical ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:45 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Bringing musical experiences to life
is clearly and fiercely passionate about her mission in life — to bring musical experiences to people of all ages. She explains that music is ...
by Carolyn Bogott, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 6:00 pm
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Carolyn Bogott: Van Vugt inspired back give back
Varinh Van Vugt has a very inspiring way of looking at life. She said she approaches everything with the idea that she will never have ...