Encompass Annual Report_2020-2021

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
For the duration of fiscal year 2020-2021, COVID-19 safety precautions placed limitations on volunteering.
We want to shine a spotlight on an individual who nearly singlehandedly kept the spirit of volunteerism
alive and well at Encompass, serving and keeping our families supplied with critical resources.
2020-2021 ENCOMPASS VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: MELODY GRANILLO, VOLUNTEER SINCE 2018
After retiring from a successful 30-year career in biotech, Melody wanted to focus on the passions she previously hadn’t
had time for: gardening, bee keeping, goat tending, and community service. Since 2018, Melody has logged more
than 350 hours, gaining a reputation as a consistently reliable, go-to volunteer.
When asked why she volunteers Melody responded, “It’s
[for] a really good cause, and the role that I play is important
because I want full-time staff to focus on their important work.
I can pick up baby supplies and pull weeds in the garden and
let them focus on programming.”
“I want full-time staff to
focus on their important
work. I can pick up baby
supplies and pull weeds
in the garden and let them
focus on programming.”
-Melody Granillo, Encompass
volunteer
Melody’s humble nature belies the value of her
volunteer efforts. Her dedication to picking up weekly supplies
from Eastside Baby Corner has never wavered during the
Covid-19 pandemic, providing a level of certainty during
uncertain times for our families.
To help ready the Imagine Serenity Garden for the opening of the new Child Development Center in the summer of 2021,
Melody stepped up to lend Encompass her extensive gardening skills, properly caring for and maintaining the carefully
manicured space. She continues seeking to foster future garden volunteers, ensuring the tranquility of this prized
Encompass space for seasons to come.
We recognize and highlight Melody as a pillar of the Encompass volunteer force. A huge thank you to her, and all
Encompass volunteers who have helped us through the 2020-2021 year!
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