2012 Entry

Contest Closed

Dora Archer

Alaska

Dora Archer

2012 Winner

Anchorage, AK
Nominated by Hal Keisor

Volunteered for:

Providence Horizon House

Length of Service:

5 years

Hours per Month:

40+

March 15, 2012

Dora is always helping out with what ever needs to be done, there is nothing she won't do. She spends a couple hours every day going to the apartment residents at Horizon House Assisted Living, encourage them to get involved activities go to breakfast lunch or dinner anything that gets them out of their apartment to socialize with others. She is the welcome person for new residents, shows them around Horizon House so they know where everything is at and introduces them to other residents to make them feel welcomed. She fills in wherever needed, calls out the BINGO numbers, helps with exercise program and encourage everyone to get involved, she believes a strong body keeps the mind strong.

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  1. April 10, 2012 at 12:01 pm | Posted by Karen Strash-Purtzer

    Dora Archer is always thinking of others. she has been living in Providence Horizon House for 6 years and has been "doing for others" all she can do every day! She visits the lonely, she encourages others to get involved in the activities that are offered. She is always willing to help anyone. she lives the Golden Rule.

  2. May 7, 2012 at 16:31 pm | Posted by Peggy Swanstrom

    Dora, you are a marvel. Dora's amazing creative talent with art projects, and her organizational skills are to be admired. Dora calls the basket on the walker she uses "her desk"...and everything she needs is neatly filed for quick reference. And in that "desk" are ideas, notes, and the tools that have made her an amazing and involved volunteer and resident. I am so pleased that Dora was chosen for this honor. No better representative for senior service to other seniors can be found. Congratulations Dora, and your side-kick, Mattie!

  3. May 7, 2012 at 16:38 pm | Posted by Sandy Golley

    Congratulations for a job well done. You are an inspiration to the residents of Providence Horizon House. Thank you for devoting so many hours to our residents and staff. You are greatly appreciated.

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The National Winner will receive a $5,000 donation to a non-profit charity of choice, courtesy of Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network.

State Winners will receive a $500 donation to a non-profit charity of choice.

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