Tribute to Ms. Barbara
By Angela Wing-Allen
Always willing to lend a hand, Barbara Richardson truly embodies what
it means to be a good neighbor. At 77 years of age, Ms. Barbara, as
affectionately known, gladly shares her vast energy, many talents and big
heart with those who need "a hand up". Holy Ground Shelter proudly
nominates Barbara Richardson for the Humana Good Neighbor Award.
Weekly, she puts in 30 plus volunteer hours at Holy Ground, which
shelters and mentors pregnant and parenting young mothers and their
children. Barbara was instrumental at its inception, and has been Board
Treasurer since 2009. As well as her budgeting and Board activities, she
has done everything from mentoring our young moms to taking clients to
appointments, picking up donations, fundraising, and proofreading.
Mother of six, grandmother of 13, great grandmother to 3 and trained as
an LPN, Miss Barbara is truly a compassionate "Jackie of all trades". We
value her sage wisdom and bright smile!
In addition to her service work at Holy Ground, Barbara serves on the
New Membership Committee for Homeless and Housing Alliance of
Palm Beach County and as long-term member of Pax Christi, (an
International Peace Organization). She is the kind, helpful and
hardworking neighbor, we all would hope to have!