Howard Lusane a former roofer and U.S. veteran found himself without employment simply due to his age. After a year of frustrating attempts to find employment, he went to the AARP Foundation Worksearch located at 529 Court Street in Reading, PA (suite 200.) The Foundation is a work training program for people 55 years and older. It was here that Howard was welcomed as a valuable member of society. He was given temporary employment though the Foundation at the Humane Society. After only a few days of work, the Humane Society recognized Howard's talents. They offered him a permanent position with insurance and benefits. Howard is pictured here at his new job as a maintenance man. He is grateful for the AARP, and very happy with his new employment. Damon March the Operation Director for the Humane Society says, "Howard is an excellent employee and a fine person." Damon went on to praise AARP for their efforts to help the elderly find a sense of security and self-worth.Howard is a true success story. With the help of our community, we would like to see more people get the chance to shine.
The AARP Foundation Worksearch literally pays low income elderly for their work while non-profit organizations get their work for free. AARP is also looking for businesses to hire these exceptional men and woman. For more information contact Lisa Quinby at # (610) 375-2576 or visit their web-site: www.aarp.org/scsep
1 comment:
Lisa,
My name is Deric Lynch and this article is about my father. I wanted to thank you for doing something that I have not been able to do for many years. You have given my father a part of his self-worth and identity back. He now feels like he is an important part of the Humane Society's staff.
He has re-gained a sense of purpose and the feeling of being respected and needed. Thank you again for this precious gift.
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