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Manatee Habitat would not be able to accomplish our vision and mission without the assistance of our most precious asset-our volunteers.
Our Volunteer of the Month is Joyce Kouba. Joyce and her husband began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in 2000. Joyce realized the value of the Habitat ReStores and was instrumental in opening the ReStore on Hardin. ReStores are home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public. If you visit the ReStore on Hardin, Joyce can be found three days per week measuring draperies and other linens, painstakingly preparing them for resale. Proceeds from the Habitat Restores help cover administrative expenses so that all donor dollars can go to building Habitat homes.
When asked why she spends her time volunteering with Manatee Habitat, Joyce said, “When you build homes and give children a stable environment, they blossom. Habitat makes a very large impact on children. The kids do better in school, have increased self-confidence and become happy and productive people.”
Joyce and her husband like to travel to national parks where they hike and take photographs. She also enjoys sewing in her free time. Joyce has been secretary of the Siesta Key Association for many years and has received the Lifetime Achievement Award and numerous other volunteer awards from Manatee Habitat.
If you would like more information on how you can impact your community through volunteering with Manatee Habitat, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Stephanie Hansum at (941) 748-9100 Ext 110 or at shansum@manateehabitat.org
