Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Lloyd and Lisa
- As the hurricane season continues, the urgent need for support in communities still recovering from past disasters becomes even more critical.
- They emphasize the importance of making a difference, noting how the experience truly puts life into perspective.
Meet Lloyd and Lisa: A Story of Shared Service
Meet Lloyd and Lisa, a dynamic couple from Newtown, Connecticut, who have repeatedly deployed together with NECHAMA in Western North Carolina. Lloyd, a retired software engineer, reconnected with NECHAMA after two decades, inspired by his past experience after Hurricane Katrina. He introduced Lisa, a retired special education teacher, to the organization, and she eagerly joined him. Their shared commitment to service has truly made a difference.
As a couple, they've now completed two deployments in Western North Carolina and plan to return again this summer. They find immense personal satisfaction in helping others and deeply appreciates the kindness and camaraderie of fellow volunteers. Returning for a second time strengthened their sense of community as they reconnected with local volunteers and staff.
For Lloyd and Lisa, volunteering as a couple with NECHAMA has been a fulfilling part of their retirement, offering opportunities to travel and gain new perspectives. They emphasize the importance of making a difference, noting how the experience truly puts life into perspective.
Their message to others considering volunteering is simple: "Volunteer. Make a difference. Change the world!"
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Join the Work
There are many ways to be part of NECHAMA’s mission. Whether you bring a group, volunteer as an individual, support the work financially, or partner with us, you are helping families return home and volunteering in a meaningful way.
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