December 12, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact:
Catherine K. Brown, (215) 581-0717

INGLIS HOUSE RESIDENTS SERVED THANKSGIVING MEAL BY OVER 150 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

(Philadelphia, PA) – Over 150 volunteers from the Philadelphia region gathered on Thanksgiving Day to serve a festive meal to the nearly 300 residents of Inglis House, their families and friends. The annual Thanksgiving meal is at Inglis House and draws large numbers of volunteers, including families with children. Many volunteers return year after year, making volunteering part of their Thanksgiving tradition.

Inglis House has numerous volunteer opportunities year-round.  These include:

• Accompanying residents on daytrips
• Playing cards and other games
• Sharing special talents such as music, poetry, storytelling, magic tricks, cooking, gardening, etc.
• Help residents in the in-house computer lab
• Transporting residents to activities
• Being a friendly visitor
• Spiritual encouragement

Volunteer programs are overseen by Robert Pomerenke, volunteer coordinator. He can be reached at 215-581-0718, by email or online.

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