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After more than eight years of dedicated service, we are celebrating the retirement of Allie, Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay’s remarkable Volunteer Coordinator.
During her time with Habitat, Allie built strong relationships and thoughtful systems that generated hundreds of volunteer hours each year. Her warm, personal approach made volunteers feel welcomed, valued, and essential to our mission, and many became lifelong supporters and friends as a result.
Allie has been the driving force behind countless Habitat moments. She coordinated volunteers for auctions, home dedications, build celebrations, and special events. She also represented Habitat Monterey Bay at community gatherings, sharing our mission throughout the region.
Allie organized group builds with corporate partners and student groups, including Granite Construction, Driscoll’s, Bay Federal, Wells Fargo, Santa Cruz County Bank, and students from UCSC, UC Berkeley, and CSU Monterey Bay. She also led our annual Women’s Builds and Board Builds. Just as importantly, Allie ensured every volunteer received proper safety training, helping to keep our worksites welcoming, safe, and inclusive for all.
Beyond the build site, Allie brought care and kindness to every detail. She coordinated lunch deliveries from local church members to nourish our construction crews and lift spirits when it mattered most. Each year, she also planned one of our most anticipated traditions: the Volunteer Appreciation Event, often a picnic at Harvey West Park, where volunteers could come together to celebrate their shared commitment to Habitat’s mission. This year, she also joined the Golden Hammer crew at the Volunteer Center celebration at the Coconut Grove Ballroom, an example of the deep friendships formed through years of service.
Allie, your enthusiasm for this work is unmatched, and your impact on Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is immeasurable. We are grateful beyond words for your dedication, leadership, and heart.
As you begin this next chapter, we wish you a joyful and well-earned retirement, spending time with your grandson, continuing to create beautiful jewelry, volunteering at the Art Center and Jazz Festival, and, of course, staying connected to Habitat.
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