The 2017 Livingston County Commitment to Caring Award was presented to Linda Bauby, Resource Advocate and Volunteer Program Coordinator at Livingston County Catholic Charities. This prestigious award was presented at the annual Livingston County Senior Power Day on August 4, 2017.
The Commitment to Caring Award is presented annually to a person or organization who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to serving the senior citizens of Livingston County. The award was sponsored by the Nawrocki Center for Elder Law, Special Needs & Disability Planning of Brighton, Michigan. This was the fourth annual award, and the winner was selected by the Livingston County Consortium on Aging.
Linda is widely recognized for her willingness to volunteer and support the Livingston County senior community in may capacities. She is a committed and energetic advocate for low-income and homebound older adults served by the Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC); a creative and flexible professional who consistently provides 110% effort to all of her responsibilities; serves as Coordinator of the Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver program where she is responsible for recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers who work tirelessly with homebound older adults to make sure that doctor appointments are kept and socialization is provided to those in need; serves as Resource Advocate assisting others with the Medicare/Medicaid Marketplace; is active with LCCC senior programs providing Christmas food and gifts during the season; and also volunteers on Sundays with the Hunger Council to assist clients with the Bridge Card Exchange at the local Farmer’s Market. She also has the honor of being the longest serving coworker and a positive influence to all at the Livingston County Catholic Charities.
“Linda was truly surprised, honored and humbled to receive this award,” commented Nancy Nawrocki, founder of the Nawrocki Center. “She truly embodies the spirit of the Commitment to Caring Award.”
The presented award included a handsome trophy, and a contribution of $500 by the Nawrocki Center in Linda’s name to a charity of service organization of her choice.