2019 Annual Report
Dudley Square Residents Give Back to ECH and Beyond compiled important things he learned about the community to help new residents settle in. He shared the document with other residents who added their insights. Now called Your Dudley Square Book, his work is still printed for new residents. Other residents have helped improve communication around the neighborhood, as well. Barbara Roche and Gladys Ford created a publication called Around the Square that included feature stories by residents. In addition to the Dudley Square book, Jim also created a resident-only email group. It’s a closed group, with only residents who want to be included, and it can be used both as a messaging service Jerrylynn and Jim Norsworthy both find it rewarding to volunteer for Episcopal Church Home. from the organization, but also from residents to the group. Some residents who olunteering is a key part of living a fulfilled don’t have email have provided the name of a relalife. Whether serving at church, or assisting tive who will get the email on their behalf and then the wider community, most people spend call the resident with the updates. some hours volunteering, which can be an important Jerrylynn Norsworthy has also spent time volunpart of positive aging. teering in the greater community. A retired teacher, ERS supports its residents and their volunteer efJerrylynn has focused on supporting young children. forts, and encourages them to get involved as much She has taught Sunday school to first graders, as as they’d like. In our independent living neighborwell as Bible school to students of all grade levels. hood, Dudley Square at Episcopal Church Home in She has also volunteered at St. Francis-In-The-Fields Louisville, residents are full of volunteer ideas and Episcopal Church for years, preparing for Sunday keep busy while giving back to the community. services. Some of our residents, like Jim Norsworthy, have Volunteering is an excellent way to not only keep volunteered their time to make improvements to active but also to make a positive difference for the Dudley Square and ECH, for residents there. For community. At Dudley Square, residents can live purexample, Jim created a book about the community posely and give back to their ECH neighbors. when some of his friends moved to Dudley Square. He
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