UWKV Presents Local AmeriCorps Awards
Kjrsten "KJ" Abel Ruch, Director of Community Engagement and Roger Hill Volunteer Center recently presented the Douglas County Americorps Supervisor of Excellence and Member of the Year awards.
Douglas County Americorps 2022-23 Supervisor of Excellence
Kyle Roggenkamp was selected as United Way of Kaw Valley's United for Douglas County AmeriCorps program Supervisor of Excellence for the 2022-2023 program year. Kyle is a host site supervisor at the Ballard Center. Kyle continues his development as a supervisor, regularly attending additional training offered by the United Way and the Kansas Volunteer Commission to better support his members during their term of service, ensuring they have a great experience during their term of service.
Douglas County Americorps 2022-23 Member of the Year
Annie Ross was selected as the United Way of Kaw Valley AmeriCorps Member of the Year for her service with the Community Children's Closet. Annie has been instrumental in getting the Early Childhood Community Closet up and running and has helped the Community Children's Center fill its mission of providing support, resources, and early education to families of 0-5-year-olds in the Douglas County community. Annie is always thinking about ways to not only engage with other AmeriCorps members during her service but also with members of the community.
Thanks to all the Americorps members and the community partners who house them! You make so many things possible for our community!