Things are ever-changing in our world, but SAIL is still here sharing support! Since March, that has meant answering phone calls and e-mails remotely, ensuring members have their needed supplies and groceries, providing information on health precautions, keeping our members up to date with important news, offering fun and interesting activities to do at home, … Continue reading Safety first! SAIL Volunteers learn new protocols
Category: Volunteering
Celebrating volunteerism at SAIL
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” ~Winston Churchill This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we thought it would be a great time to check in with SAIL's stellar Volunteer Coordinator, Peggy York. Peggy handles dozens of SAIL volunteers, keeps the ship running smoothly, … Continue reading Celebrating volunteerism at SAIL
Lee and Arly Kempf: A Life Invested in Learning
A few years ago, when Lee and Arly Kempf suffered some injuries and were struggling to get around the house, they heard about SAIL, an organization that could help them out while injured and after they got back on their feet. Once their daughter got them signed up, they used SAIL's Vendor Directory to find … Continue reading Lee and Arly Kempf: A Life Invested in Learning
Paying it forward: Ken Martin and Bev Priefer
When Ken Martin and Bev Priefer met on a blind date, they discovered they had a common interest in helping others; an interest that continues into retirement in the form of volunteerism. Ken and Bev both had active working lives. Ken worked in varying positions at American Family Insurance and Bev spent many years in … Continue reading Paying it forward: Ken Martin and Bev Priefer