We wanted to send a huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our Annual Volunteer Party on November 14th such a special evening!
It was an absolute joy to celebrate all of our incredible volunteers. Seeing everyone together reminded us, yet again, that you are the heart and soul of the Waterford Foundation. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment make our mission possible every single day.
Thank you to everyone who came out! If you missed it, we missed you—and we are so thankful for your commitment and hard work, which are the driving force behind everything we accomplish. We deeply appreciate the time and passion you share with us. Thank you for a truly memorable evening and a remarkable year!









AWARD WINNERS
A huge round of applause for our 2025 Volunteer Award recipients! Their remarkable contribution and selfless work throughout the year made a profound impact on the Waterford Foundation’s success. Thank you for your inspiring service!
- Shire Stein (not pictured)
- Laura Silbee
- Meg Nash
- Melissa Hess
- Abbie Pope (not pictured)
- Tara Novotny (not pictured)
- Sue Bremer
- Maggie Allison
- Tom Hertel
- Debbie Morris
- Janelle & Craig Banta
- Dawn & Rodney Rathmann
- Molly Darr & Louis Nottingham (not pictured)
- Dave Hunt
- Lindsey Frandsen, Melissa Sutton, Elyssa Wood, Diane Blue & Anna Rathmann












The energy and commitment we celebrated that night are truly inspiring. The staff is already looking forward to partnering with all our volunteers and seeing the wonderful new achievements you will bring to the Waterford Foundation in the coming year.
If you feel inspired by the dedication shown by our winners, we encourage you to join us! Please let us know by completing the short form found on our website!
