Village Employees Benefit Fund

From our 2021 donations

"THANK YOU! How many times in my 25 years with HSVPOA have I let you know how your gifts have been so appreciated?!! ... I retired after 25 years and the Employees Benefit Fund will be my 1st donation in 2022!

- Sharon Lawson

CTC

From our 2021 donations

"I just wanted to let everyone know how grateful I am for all of the work that the VEBF does.... I am sure that the monies delivered to POA staff helped many take care of their family during the Christmas season that without, would not have been possible.  On behalf of myself and the entire Parks and Recreation Team, THANK YOU!!!  

- Terry Wiley

Parks and Recreation

Division Manager

From our 2021 donations

Just a note to let you know how much I appreciate your generous gift.  Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness.

- Deb Johnson

CFC

From our 2021 donations

 "I wanted to thank you all for your generosity and the wonderful gift.  I appreciate all who donated..."

- David Davies

Waypoint at DeSoto Marina

From our 2021 donations

"I would like to express my gratitude for the generous gift this year from the Village Employees Benefit Fund and property owners.  It makes our team feel appreciated and validates the service we try to give each day.  We love working and living in beautiful Hot Springs Village.

-Bob Wagstaff

Tennis Pro/Manager

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

From our 2021 donations

I would like to thank all the villagers that have contributed to the fund as well as the Volunteers for all of your efforts in raising the money. This year I purchased all 3 of my kiddos a few extra Christmas gifts.  Thank you again for this blessing.   

  Kind regards,  Carley Wiley

From 2021 donations

Just a quick note to say thank you.  It’s great to be appreciated, especially monetarily.  The money will pay for our fun celebrating New Years.  Thank you so much.

-Thomas Holberton

"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

From our 2021 donations

I wanted to thank you all for your generosity and the wonderful gift. I appreciate all who donated and those who organized and made the event dinner so special.

-David Davies

From 2021 donations

Thanks again for what you all due for the POA employees.  It is much appreciated!!  

Regards,   Matt Lewarn