Village Employees Benefit Fund

From our 2020 donations

"I will always do my very best at work, but when I feel appreciated, it truly makes a difference in my day.  I can't thank all of you enough for the lovely presentation and generous gift I received.  My family and I will put it to good use.  Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!"

- Christine Lucey

Accounts Payable Coordinator

From our 2020 donations

"I just want to say thank you for the generous gifts given out to our team for the Christmas holidays.  It is greatly appreciated.  On behalf of the entire Parks and Recreation team, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas."  

- Terry Wiley

Parks and Recreation

From our 2020 donations

Thank you VEBF and businesses and residents of HSV for the very welcome holiday gift!"

- Anne Skinner

From our 2020 donations

 "Thank you very much.  This is most appreciated.  Merry Christmas to you all."  

- Thomas Holberton, Lifeguard, Lifeguard instructor 

From our 2020 donations

"Thank you for the money recognizing my contribution to the team.  This has been a tough year, being laid off from a job that I worked at for more than 10 years.  I am happy to be part of the POA family and grateful for the extra money.  Much appreciation!"

-Karen Perrine

Village Engagement Associate

From our 2020 donations

"I want to thank everyone for the generous gift we received!  It really helps out this time of year.  I appreciate it so much!  Merry Christmas and hopefully a much better New Year!" 

-Kathy Rowell

Police dispatcher

From our 2020 donations

"I want to thank you for your support of all the POA employees.  Your thoughtfulness and generosity is very much appreciated." 

- Dan Moran

From our 2020 donations

"Thank you so much for the generous gift!  It was much appreciated.  Knowing that the residents of our community care about the Village employees, makes me love working here and living here that much more enjoyable."

- Judith Landers

Coronado Fitness Center

From our 2020 donations

"I have been a HSVPOA part time employee at two golf course pro shops, and a beneficiary of your gifts, for 12 years.  I was wowed with your envelope this year.  Thanks to the generosity and thoughtfulness of each member and giving Villager.  We are truly grateful.  God Bless."

-Steve Rogers

"I’m glad for the opportunity to say thank you for the Village Employee Benefit Fund!!  It is the only Christmas bonus we receive and it really is very much appreciated.  I usually try to use it to buy something I want or need, but probably wouldn’t spend the money to get it otherwise.

Thanks again!  We appreciate you!" 

- Donna Reed, IT Software Support Specialist

"I use the gift I receive from the VEBF for a savings fund for college. I am enrolled in the Dental Hygienist program at National Park College. I use my savings fund for tuition, books, and other college expenses. Thank you!"

 - Lexann Gower, Golf Dept. Grounds Crew

"I want to thank you all for this wonderful gift we as POA employees receive, not only at Christmas time but throughout the entire year. It’s truly a blessing! With the gift card/money we receive around the Christmas holiday (my husband is also a POA employee), we use it to buy each other a Christmas gift. Our main focus is our two children, so this is an added bonus for us. You will never know how much VEBF is truly appreciated by our family. Thank you for everything!"

- Missy Weaver, HR Department

"My name is Zach Sykora. I am a Firefighter with the Hot Springs Village Fire Department. Last fall, I suffered an injury after falling 24-feet from a deer stand. 

My injuries included: 11 broken ribs, 10 broken vertebrae, a fractured pelvis, a tension pneumothorax (collapsed lung), a concussion, and a L1 burst, and compression fracture requiring a TLSO brace that completely immobilized me for 15 weeks. 

I was not allowed to apply any pressure on my right hip for 8 weeks. Therefore, I had to use a wheelchair and walker to get around. My life was completely altered at that time.

Please know that on behalf of my family, we are eternally grateful for the kindness and generosity you gave to us during our time of need in the fall of 2019. Words can not adequately express how much your organization helped us during my recovery. 

My wife was able to focus on caring for our two little boys (ages 1 and 3) and me. She was able to cut back at work during that time and help me heal. Without your kindness, the financial burden of my injury would have been difficult to cope with. 

Your generosity allowed us to keep food on our table and a roof over our heads. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for allowing God to work through you to provide for us. We truly appreciate you."

- Love, Zach, Meredith, Zayden, and Creighton

"I would like to express my thanks to the VEBF for our generous Christmas donation.  

Christmas is such an important time for our families and community to share the spirit of giving. I feel blessed to have received VEBF's Christmas gift. It was wonderful to feel appreciated by our members in this way. Thank you all for your thoughtfulness and kindness to the employees of the HSVPOA. It means so much to be a part of this community, where the spirit of giving is alive and well."   

- Katrina Heap, Assistant to Director of Recreation

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