Archive for April 2021
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,…
Read MoreMarch 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…
Read MoreSupporting 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…
Read MoreFebruary 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…
Read MoreApril 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…
Read MoreMarch 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…
Read MoreJanuary 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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