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Labor of love for non-profits
Senatobia, Miss, Sep 16, 2011 - Thanks to the United Way of the Mid-South’s Day of Caring, The Baddour Center has a little lighter labor load because of volunteers who are employed at Atmos Energy Corp. in Southaven.“Unfortunately, there is often a lengthy to-do list that we as non-profits put on the back burner,” shared Karen Dunn, Director of Development and Public Relations at The Baddour Center. “Thankfully, United Way of the Mid-South and its volunteers know that, which is why participation in the Day of Caring is so high.”
At The Baddour Center, residents’ needs come first, which means cleaning out an administration closet and other similar duties are low on the priority list. But what a relief to employees when the tasks are completed!
“I hope that Atmos volunteers know that they eased the minds of Baddour employees by helping to mark off some of our undone duties,” Dunn said. “More importantly though, their extra sets of hands ensured that employees could continue to devote their time to empowering residents so that they live to their greatest potential. Saying thank you does not seem like enough recognition for something we deem so valuable.”
According to Dunn, the business of running a non-profit organization in today’s tough economic climate requires The Baddour Center to have a lean employee roster, which is not uncommon in the non-profit sector.
Like The Baddour Center, Atmos Energy had a lean employee attendance in their Southaven office during regular business hours on the Day of Caring, but they continued serving customers, splitting volunteers into two shifts at The Baddour Center.
According to Pam Black, who works at the Atmos Energy office in Southaven, Atmos encourages its employees to do good things in the community, and volunteering at The Baddour Center was the first time that all of the Atmos employees had the opportunity to be at the same place when they participated in the Day of Caring.
“Volunteers’ efforts are not about free labor; it’s about working together and making a positive difference in your community,” Dunn concluded. “That’s what we consider a labor of love at The Baddour Center.”
The Baddour Center’s mission is to provide a model residential community for adults with intellectual disabilities in an environment that promotes maximum growth intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally, and vocationally.
For information about The Baddour Center, contact Cassie Smith, Public Relations Manager, toll-free at 1.888.4BADDOUR, ext. 1-231, locally at 662.366.6931, by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit The Center’s website at www.baddour.org.
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