Crest employees embraced the spirit of the holidays and volunteered their time to spread Christmas cheer and put a smile on people’s faces. Christmas cards were filled out, gifts were bought and bells were rung by a number of Crest employees. As in the past, volunteers shopped and wrapped gifts for local residents at Jack Mabley, Village of Progress, Kreider Services, Franklin Grove Nursing Home and the Oregon Nursing Home who no longer have family close by to celebrate the holidays with. Volun - teers were given wish lists for these individuals and were then able to find the perfect gift to hopefully brighten someone’s day! We were able to buy for 90 residents this year! Spreading Holiday Cheer at Crest Foods by Savannah Fagan
Cousin Steve Starke
In addition to shopping for these places, volunteers filled out 550 Christmas cards to send to the residents as well. Sometimes there’s nothing better than receiving a good “old fashioned” Christmas card! Some volunteers even got their own families involved and had them fill out and decorate the cards before being sent off to the recipients. Crest also partnered with the Lee County Salvation Army again and 42 employees volunteered to ring the bell for a total of 28 hours in front of Ace Hardware in Dixon. This is so appreciated by the local community and all money raised goes to such an amazing cause. We are so appreciative to everyone who volunteered this year and made the holidays a little brighter for so many. It wouldn’t be possible without you!
Becca Dodd, Kim Gallagher, Tara Lifka & her daughter
Jenny & Jason Drew
(left) Ben Henrikson, Caleb Henson, Katherine Henrikson & Cameron Thomas (right) Rod Burnette, Dave Bushman, Karla Rivera & Jon Bakener
Traci & Dan Turk
Zygmunt & Ela Cichosz
Brandon, Warren, Wallace & Carly Meiners
Billy Wilcutt & his daughter
Larry Stevens & crew
October, November & December 2021 Crest Ink 13
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