The Bailey Service award is named in honor of Johnny and Rhonda Bailey. Johnny served on the VFL Board of Directors for six years from 2008-2013 then again from 2014 - 2022. During that time he devoted countless hours to VFL projects and fundraisers. Johnny was instrumental in launching the annual VFL Duck Race which has raised more than $150,000 to date to support literacy programs in Habersham County since its inception in 2012. Before that he spearheaded the agency's SPLASH fundraiser which also drew in thousands of dollars to help improve people's lives through literacy. Johnny Bailey chaired and sat on several committees that oversaw VFL's programs and board development and whenever help was needed, he was always among the first to volunteer. Johnny's energy, enthusiasm and servant's heart proved invaluable to promoting and advancing the cause of literacy in Habersham County.
Rhonda Bailey served alongside her husband volunteering her time and talents to help VFL meet its mission and goals. From helping with numerous fundraisers and events to managing the agency's books, Rhonda Bailey served - and continues to serve - the people of Habersham County through her involvement and dedication to VFL.
Rhonda Bailey served alongside her husband volunteering her time and talents to help VFL meet its mission and goals. From helping with numerous fundraisers and events to managing the agency's books, Rhonda Bailey served - and continues to serve - the people of Habersham County through her involvement and dedication to VFL.
AWARD CRITERIA
The Bailey Service Award is presented to a Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County board member and/or community volunteer who exhibits the highest ideals
of community service. The recipient of this award has helped Volunteers for Literacy fulfill its mission by dedicating their time, energy, talents and resources to promoting and advancing the cause of literacy in Habersham County.
The 2022 Bailey Service Award was given to Cornelia First Presbyterian Church. The church provides space for teaching the VFL ELA classes and for childcare. They also provide their van to transport students to and from classes. Their partnership with VFL is making it possible for many immigrants in the community to learn English and significantly improve their lives.
The Bailey Service Award is presented to a Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County board member and/or community volunteer who exhibits the highest ideals
of community service. The recipient of this award has helped Volunteers for Literacy fulfill its mission by dedicating their time, energy, talents and resources to promoting and advancing the cause of literacy in Habersham County.
The 2022 Bailey Service Award was given to Cornelia First Presbyterian Church. The church provides space for teaching the VFL ELA classes and for childcare. They also provide their van to transport students to and from classes. Their partnership with VFL is making it possible for many immigrants in the community to learn English and significantly improve their lives.
Congratulations and thank you for your many, many contributions to Volunteers for Literacy to Dr. Don Gnecco 2023 Bailey Service Award Winner!!! Your leadership made VFL a far better organization than when you came on board in 2021!!!
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Our 2024 Bailey Service Award Winner is Helen O'Brien who never says "no". Her contributions to One Book Habersham and the VFL English Language Acquisition program are too numerous to list.
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