With all the bad news we have had in 2020, it's nice to remember there are still good people around. Creekside is a community of caring people, and we would like to shine some light on those who are helping others. This month, we are shining a spotlight on Creekside Cares volunteers Scarlett and Larry Wilson. Their dedication, hard work, and volunteerism make our community a better place!
Scarlett and Larry Wilson have been collecting for and serving the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle for years. They have a drop box on their front porch to help our community provide donations. Each week, they deliver collected monetary donations, nonperishable items, and masks. Through their efforts, they are showing the world that Creekside Cares.
Larry retired after 34 years in the military and federal civil service, with a little private sector work thrown in at the end. Scarlett is a retired registered nurse (from the old school where nurses actually did patient care , not computers). They have one son, Patrick, and a daughter-in-law, Jennifer, who are posted in Nairobi, Kenya, where Patrick is a foreign service officer for USAID. You might surmise that they are a family of public service. Larry says, "We try to live by Luke 12:48: "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." Adds Scarlett, "We are fortunate to live in a lovely community with all we need. Though we have no family nearby, we have many friends in this area and two near-perfect dogs. In addition to our outreach with Creekside Cares and the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, we also serve through our church, Church of the Nativity. We enjoy serving the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle by packing and delivering food to Windsor Springs, a senior housing facility." Scarlett and Larry just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Please consider donating to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle by leaving nonperishable items on their porch (1016 Cadence Lane) or by making a monetary gift (checks payable to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle). There is currently a matching program for monetary donations through the remainder of 2020. Food insecurity is a serious concern during the pandemic. All donations are appreciated and needed.
Creekside is very lucky to have Scarlett and Larry in our neighborhood. They are serving our community with heart.
Larry retired after 34 years in the military and federal civil service, with a little private sector work thrown in at the end. Scarlett is a retired registered nurse (from the old school where nurses actually did patient care , not computers). They have one son, Patrick, and a daughter-in-law, Jennifer, who are posted in Nairobi, Kenya, where Patrick is a foreign service officer for USAID. You might surmise that they are a family of public service. Larry says, "We try to live by Luke 12:48: "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." Adds Scarlett, "We are fortunate to live in a lovely community with all we need. Though we have no family nearby, we have many friends in this area and two near-perfect dogs. In addition to our outreach with Creekside Cares and the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, we also serve through our church, Church of the Nativity. We enjoy serving the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle by packing and delivering food to Windsor Springs, a senior housing facility." Scarlett and Larry just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Please consider donating to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle by leaving nonperishable items on their porch (1016 Cadence Lane) or by making a monetary gift (checks payable to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle). There is currently a matching program for monetary donations through the remainder of 2020. Food insecurity is a serious concern during the pandemic. All donations are appreciated and needed.
Creekside is very lucky to have Scarlett and Larry in our neighborhood. They are serving our community with heart.
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