HCBA Lawyer Magazine Vol. 30, No. 2 | Page 32

thank you for thE support of our sponsors and voluntEErs! Community Services Committee continued from page 29 delivered gifts to these wonderful veterans and spent some quality time listening to their amazing stories. It was a heartwarming and humbling experience for all who participated. The Committee has more great events planned for this upcoming year. In November and December, we (through Head Elf Lisa Esposito) will participate in Elves for the Elders, where elderly wards of the state (in the five surrounding counties) fill out holiday wish lists requesting both necessities and a small luxury item that they other wise could not afford. There are over 300 elders in the program, and we work very hard to get them all adopted. We then travel to a needy nursing 30 home in Tampa, to sing songs (off- key Rudolph is our favorite) and deliver gifts to every resident. We are glad that some of us chose the legal profession and not entertain ment! Regardless, it truly reminds you of the reason for the season. In March, we will participate in a week-long event, Dining with Dignity at Trinity Café, where we help serve a three-course, sit-down lunch to the local working poor and homeless (elderly, veterans, and families with children). This is sometimes the only meal these deserving people eat all day! Many of the local judiciary volunteer at this annual event, and it is truly inspiring to see the positive interaction between our local judges and less fortunate. In conclusion, our hearts are big, our dreams are endless, and the need is great, so please contact the Community Services Committee to get involved. You might just find that you gain more than you give. The commitment and dedication of our volunteers and donors makes all the difference. Thank you! For more information about joining the Committee and participating in one of our amazing events this year, please contact Co-Chairs Lara LaVoie, [phone]/[email protected]; Janae Thomas, [email protected]; Wendy DePaul, [phone]/ [email protected]; or Lisa Esposito, [phone]/ [email protected]. Author: Lara M. LaVoie - LaVoie & Kaizer, P.A. NOV - DEC 2019 | HCBA LAWYER