Julie Hall is pictured with Belinda Cauley-
Morris, who donated food to the Link recently.
Paige Williams, Lead Encourager. She motivates,
directs and advocates for Link neighbors. The
Master’s Hands Food Pantry, open twice a week,
is under her coordination and serves about 100
households per month. Paige also organizes all
volunteers and sponsors of The Gathering Com-
munity Meal that occurs each month at The Link.
This meal is open to all members of the commu-
nity and is a beautiful representation of neighbors
gathering in unity.
Finally, The Link’s Supervised Visitation pro-
gram is coordinated by Carrie Woods, Family
Support Advocate. Supervised visitations pro-
vide a safe and monitored environment in which
parents and children can visit one another. This
program has seen families be restored, parent and
child relationships strengthened, and custodial
and non-custodial parties bridge together com-
munication gaps.
Hall says, “All of our programs and services
have touched the lives of senior adults in our
community. They have come to our Gathering
Meal, visited the Food Pantry, or been assist-
ed with finding resources. Maybe a child or
grandchild has received services, thus impact-
ing Seniors indirectly. They are also some of
our most dedicated volunteers. We always have
opportunities for seniors to serve in the office, at
the community meal, or as a tutor and mentor.
Anyone who is interested in volunteering can call
the Link’s main office at 256-775-0028 for more
information. We would love to have you!”
The Link would like to highlight its partner-
ship with NARCOG and the Senior Community
Service Program. Thanks to this relationship, The
Link has the pleasure of having Naomi Johnson at
their facility 19 hours each week. She greets each
and every neighbor as they enter and completes
light administrative duties. Throughout her time
at The Link, Johnson has become skilled at input-
ting information into digital forms, copying and
collating documents, and other office duties. She
loves and encourages Link staff members along
with every neighbor that she meets at The Link of
Cullman County.
Johnson says, “I am so blessed to work with
these women of faith. I have been learning to
type, make copies and to prepare folders for the
students in the classes.
“This is the best job I’ve ever had,” and her
smile just shines.
708 9th Street SE
Cullman, Alabama
Call (256) 775-0028
[email protected]
www.linkingcullman.org
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