Volunteer Spotlight: Cathy Hardwick

Cathy has been a volunteer with First Choice for 7 years; 5 as an abstinence instructor in our local school systems, and 2 as our Parent Care Store Manager. Her retail experience has created a beautiful “boutique feel” in our store. Her hard work and talents have created an environment where clients feel valued. They enjoy shopping in the Parent Care store with the “Baby Bucks” earned through the Parent Care program.“I have really enjoyed volunteering at First Choice… I didn't always have positive influences in my teen years so I have been committed to helping youth in our community learn how to make positive choices….. I thoroughly enjoy organizing all the baby items, setting up displays, and creating a store the girls can be proud to shop. Who would have known that my years of retail in college, and then professionally, would be used to serve these young ladies in our program."Cathy and her husband of 19 years, Mark, have two children Halie and Bryce. They attend Union Chapel Ministries. We simply could not meet the material needs of our clients without her efforts. Thank you Cathy. You are a blessing!!