Tag: national volunteer week
Mona Tisdale’s Journey with SOSC
Mona Tisdale, a native of Long Beach, California, embodies the spirit of service and community. As a devoted mother, wife, and grandmother, her journey into volunteering with Special Olympics Southern ...
Debi Dalton: A Decade of Dedication to Special Olympics Southern California
Meet Debi Dalton, a beacon of compassion and dedication in the realm of volunteerism, especially within the vibrant community of Special Olympics Southern California. For over ten years, Debi has ...
Nicole Nguyen’s Purpose Is Rooted In Helping Others
By Terrionna Brockman “I want to give back to the community, not just my community, but in general. Any opportunity I can get out and help I do.” Service is ...
Volunteer Spotlight: Deputy Chief Blake Chow Was A Veteran Volunteer For Special Olympics Long Before Becoming An Officer
By Melanie Barrios Deputy Chief Blake Chow has been in law enforcement for an impressive 31 years. Being in law enforcement has given him different opportunities to interact with the ...
Volunteer Spotlight: Coach La Shanda Shipp Impacts Lives Of Athletes in Pomona Valley
By Kimberly Villa La Shanda Shipp’s inspiration to become a coach for Special Olympics began with a promise to her parents that if she became her brother, Tyrone’s, guardian, she ...
National Volunteer Week: Kaiser Permanente
Since April 2018, Kaiser Permanente Southern California has been the official health partner for Special Olympics Southern California.
National Volunteer Week: Officer Nick Sanchez
Special Olympics Southern California competitions are only part of the fun for Santa Maria Police officer Nick Sanchez.
National Volunteer Week: In the Coaches’ Words
Special Olympics Southern California coaches express what they enjoy about the role, find most rewarding, and more.
National Volunteer Week: Venue Managers
Editor's note: As part of National Volunteer Week, WeAreSOSC.org will highlight a handful of volunteers who have made a difference in the lives of Special Olympics Southern California athletes. Today, we ...
National Volunteer Week: Sue Williams
Sue Williams brought the inclusion revolution to the Huntington Beach Union High School District.