Sharon Clark Memorial Volunteer Award

Monday, June 20, 2022—Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) would like to announce the Sharon Clark Memorial Volunteer Award to be presented annually in memory of Sharon Clark, Founder of Sharon’s Kids. Sharon was an incredible and dedicated volunteer who passed away in 2020. She compassionately dedicated her time to help vulnerable children and youth in Durham Region for over 50 years.

 

This award encompasses Sharon’s legacy and dedication to giving back to others. The nominee should possess the following attributes to be eligible as a recipient of this award. Keeping with the spirit of Sharon, the recipient will be a volunteer who inspires others, demonstrates a passion for the children and youth served by DCAF, is a compassionate and energetic team player who goes above and beyond to ensure that No Child or Youth Shall Be Left Behind.

 

“Sharon would be so very pleased her memory and passion for helping others is being recognized in this way. She always went above an beyond as a volunteer to ensure No Child, Youth or Family Shall Be Left Behind.”-Leslie McLean –Manager, Signature Programs and EventsNominations to be received by the July 15, 2022.

 

Nominations can be sent to Leslie McLean Manager, Signature Programs and Events at Leslie.McLean@durhamcaf.ca or by calling DCAF at 905-433-1551, ext. 2409.

 

This award will be presented annually at the DCAF Annual General Meeting in September.

 

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The Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) extends a helping hand to over 4000 children, youth and families living in vulnerable situations. Programs and activities supported by DCAF include Mentoring for Success, Camps for Kids, Bursary Program, Positive Transitions for Youth, Holiday Hope. For more information, please visit. DCAF thanks the Durham community for being a part of ensuring No Child, Youth, or Family Shall Be Left Behind.

 

Leslie Mclean

Manager, Signature Programs and Events