Volunteer Spotlight: Lori Schonebaum
When volunteer Lori Schonebaum retired, Economos reached out to her – and it’s easy to understand why.
“I [called Terry back] several months later. It seemed like the perfect way to utilize my skillset while getting my dog fix, too,” Schonebaum says.
With a background in communications, Schonebaum proved well suited to raise awareness of volunteer opportunities, fundraising efforts, and the resources available through Clare’s House via social media, flyers, brochures, and email campaigns, among other strategies.
Schonebaum also volunteers at the nonprofit’s Valley Park home and says its mission resonates with her on a personal level. “If I did have a dog right now, being single with no family in the area, I can so appreciate how important it would be to have a resource like Clare’s House if something happened to me,” she says. “I see how safe and loved the dogs are, and I really know we’re making a difference when we get heartfelt thank-you letters from their parents after they go home.”
When asked about Clare’s House and its impact on the community, Schonebaum raises an important point.
“People can put their energy into getting better instead of worrying about their furry family member,” she says. “We help get them through short-term hurdles.”
