Helen Nielsen honored for volunteerism in Brookings

BROOKINGS The Brookings Area United Ways Volunteer United program has announced that Helen Nielsen with Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity was named the February 2024 Volunteer of the Month, an area-wide award program sponsored by First Bank & Trust.

Nielsen has volunteered with Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity for four years, contributing over 450 hours. From folding newsletters and stuffing envelopes to keeping the entire office organized, her impact on the organization cannot be understated.

One of her most recent volunteer contributions has included organizing the entire office almost half of her hours have come in the last seven months while leading this project. Nielsenensures that everything has a proper place and has organized storage closets, filing cabinets, andeven the utensils in the kitchen.

Thanks to Nielsen, Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity has addressed issues surrounding affordable housing more efficiently in Brookings.

Nielsen and all Habitat volunteers are crucial to furthering Brookings Area Habitat for Humanitysmission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope, so thank you for continuing to make affordable housing possible in Brookings County.

If you are interested in volunteering with Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity,email [email protected] or visit their website at : https://brookingshabitat.org/volunteer/.