PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
We at Bonafide Therapy Dogs, Inc. being a 501(c)3, were honored to be chosen for such a program, and becoming an official certifying organization for these awards!
The President's Council on Service, and Civic participation was created by U.S. President George W. Bush in January 2003 by executive order. The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too. The PVSA has continued under each administration, honoring the volunteers who are using their time and talents to solve some of the toughest challenges facing our nation. Led by the AmeriCorps and managed in partnership with Points of Light, this program allows Certifying Organizations to recognize their most exceptional volunteers.
Our Mission is to encourage volunteerism, and to recognize the contributions Americans make through service, and civic participation, improve lives, and strengthen communities.
We will never forget! #surfsidestrong
Lisa, and Harley helping the first responders cope.
Visiting with the officer's after their long sifts.
Butters, Hayli, Violet, and Nutella at the Surfside Community center helping comfort the families while they wait for news on their loved ones.
Our teams were the 1st Therapy dog organization to go to the Surfside building collapse, to comfort the families.
Thank you to the Monash University in Victoria, Australia for asking us to participate in their Therapy Dog Research. What an Honor!
This invitation allows us to participate in their study on the impact of Therapy dogs on the social, and emotional well being of students.
This study will provide more insight into how, why and under what circumstances Therapy dogs are most, and least useful in educational settings.