A Note of Thanks for our WARM Volunteers

 

WARM (Wrapping Arms 'Round Many) is a faith-based, ecumenical effort providing safe and warm shelter for those in need during the winter months in St. Mary’s County. Patuxent Presbyterian Church participated in this important effort again this year. We are thankful to be a blessings to others, as we “build bridges for the Gospel” in our community. Our volunteers are loving, selfless people who share their time and talents to make our church a welcoming, WARM place for our guests. It is with thankful hearts that we recognize our volunteers (some of whom volunteered in several areas):

Hospitality: Robert Hardin, Bill & Rosie Quinn, Heather Wolfe, and Al Hastings.

Night Monitors: Laura and Tony Guido, Scott McLellan, Katherine & Adam Mierzwa, Janice Dixon, Brian Hegrat (Real Life Church), Dan & Lisa Blottenberger, Brion Gallo, Diane Kleinschmidt, Rev. Matt Pooley, Jill Gaskin, Patrick Cole, Geoffrey Engle, C.J. Soques (Our Father’s House), Ted Turner, Scott & Marie Hankinson, Don Wright, Kevin Smith, Patsy Schumacher, Chris & Kristin Lawrence, Rick Krasnesky, Kathy & Frank Mazur, Robert Miller, Cindy Johnson, Jim Dixon, Stacey Fisher, Phil Smith, Tina Watts, and Steve Tuttle.

Musician: Tina Watts.

Youth Guest Relations: Ethan Wolfe, Sophie Wolfe, Samantha Graessle, Robbie Romano, Chris Junek, and Jonathan Schumacher.

Emergency Laundry: The Eschenbrenner Family, Lori Gallo, Cindy Robinson, and Barb Abell.

Set up/Tear Down: Mike & Debbie Paul, Dave Eschenbrenner, Chris Lawrence, Kevin Smith, Chris Harritt, Luke Harritt, and Geoffrey Engle.

Daily Cleaning of the Restrooms: The Trustees.

Leadership Team: Stephanie Thomson, Cherie Crescini, LuAnn Smouse, Beth Miller, and Rachel Portillo.

Kitchen Volunteers: Bob Portillo, Deb Barton, Katherine Junek, Trenna Coghan, Melanie Ledig, Ryan Ledig, Kristen Lawrence, Carolyn Graessle, Stephen Godfrey, Barb Abell, Glenda Lytle, Patsy Davidson, Karla Light, Deborah Rounds, Cindy Romano, Rita Reeves, Sarah Lorek, Kim, Bob & Jack  Hagan, Julie Tracy, Diana Pooley, Nayla Pooley, Julie Correll, Courtney Cuthbertson, Kelly Seeley, Chris Harritt, Luke Harritt, Kevin Miller, Paul Wolter, Sarah Sutherland, Gloria Brady, Patty Smith, Kelly Tygrett, John Dixon, Rich Tygrett, Jim Light, and Cindy Johnson.

Shout-Out! Chris & Kristin Lawrence have volunteered to be the new WARM Volunteer Coordinators for 2024; Stephanie Thomson will mentor them.