Father-son duo recognized for inspired volunteer work

Recognized Cornerstone VNA volunteers Matt Mowry and son Cacidy. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Cornerstone VNA has announced that their companion volunteer team of Matt and Cacidy Mowry of Rochester were recognized with a 2020 Volunteer Service Award from Volunteer NH.

The award was handed out at Volunteer NH's annual awards ceremony held virtually on Dec. 9.

In searching for a meaningful volunteer opportunity in 2019, Matt and his 10-year-old son, Cacidy, chose Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice care organization. As companion volunteers, Matt and Cacidy were matched up with a local community member who greatly appreciated their weekly visits to her home for friendship and support.

According to Ann Vennard, assistant director of advancement, "Matt and Cacidy exemplify the future of volunteerism. Their authentic kindness is immeasurable and we are very proud to have them on our companion volunteer team. Our volunteers are strategic partners in our mission fulfillment and complete our circle of caring. We are delighted that Matt and Cacidy have been recognized in this manner."

"Cacidy and I were partnered with a wonderful woman, we would visit her in her home every Saturday or Sunday and visit, talk, and play cards with her, we had a great time," Matt Mowry said.

"The most rewarding thing about volunteering is getting really close to the person you are volunteering with," added Cacidy.

To learn more about the volunteer program at Cornerstone VNA, and current virtual volunteer opportunities, contact Ann Vennard at (603) 332-1133 ext. 1109 or AVennard@cornerstonevna.org.