Honoring the Joy and Grief of Mother’s Day

As we approach Mother’s Day, and celebrate those very special people in our lives, it’s important to understand, and remember, that not everyone can celebrate in-person with their parent. Likewise,…

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March Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Training Coordinator, MaryKate Lesar, for being voted in by her peers as Employee of the Month for March! MaryKate has been with VSS since February 1, 2021. She…

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Supporting Victims of Crime

By: MaryKate LesarFor those who directly and indirectly become a victim of crime, life as they know it may be forever altered. Life may lose the meaning it once had…

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February Employee of the Month

VSS is recognizing Leslie McPherson as Employee of the Month for February! Leslie started her journey at VSS almost 8 years ago as a volunteer, and was quickly thereafter brought…

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April Pet of the Month

April’s Pet of the Month goes to Frank (Sinatra)! Frank is known to VSS staff as the ‘Fun Coordinator’. When staff worked in office (pre-Covid), Frank would come in and…

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March Pet of the Month

March’s Pet of the Month goes to Walker! This blue eyed boy has been the Pet of the Month in the hearts of his parents since day one, but today…

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January Employee of the Month

Congratulations to our January employee of the month, Jennifer!  Jennifer was originally hired, in February 2019, as our Information & Referral Specialist for Island County. She helped get The Tompkins…

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