Shelter chooses Declan McGarvey as Distinguished Volunteer of the Year

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Everglades Chapter honored Shelter volunteer Declan McGarvey as one of 14 Distinguished Volunteers, Nov. 12, during the National Philanthropy Day Celebration at Hodges University.

Declan represents the epitome of hard work and dedication. He has turned The Shelter’s Peace Garden into  masterpiece, creating a space for participants to find tranquility in the midst of turmoil. Declan does it all – he lays down mulch, pulls weeds, power washes, delivers food to our pantries, tidies up The Shelter grounds, and transforms into Santa for The Shelter’s youngest survivors. Declan brings compassion and enthusiasm to The Shelter and truly deserves this recognition.