Volunteers are a vital and significant part of almost all nonprofit organizations, including most hospitals, universities, museums and other community efforts. With respect to CAREing Paws, our volunteer teams are not optional or ancillary—YOU are the very heart and soul of the organization, and we would not, could not, exist without you.  I never cease to be dazzled by what you have accomplished, spreading joy throughout all of Georgia, Alabama and way beyond as we have teams who’ve moved away but are always very close at heart. 

Your passion for turning children into lifelong readers and learners knows no bounds, and thousands of children's lives are richer for it.  Your compassion and dedication to sharing smiles and joy with the sick or the injured, or those whose memories are fading is truly admirable and many lives have been touched by your kindness.  
 
As one of my favorite sayings goes, “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
--Margaret Mead
 
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you are doing. Take a few moments to celebrate yourselves--just you and your animal partners! (There’s nothing better than time with your animal companions, anyway!!!) 
 
Thanks for the difference you are making!  
 
With gratitude, 

Melissa 

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