The Horst & Eleanor Schwalm “Faith in Caring” Volunteer Award

Since its founding in 1881, volunteers have been the bedrock of the growth and advancement of the Concordia Lutheran Ministries mission, and we give glory to God for the ways in which our volunteers give of their time and talent to continue to bless our ministry!

The Horst & Eleanor Schwalm “Faith In Caring” Award was created in 2017 and is presented annually to the volunteer(s) who devote their time and talent in inspiring ways and commit faithfully to Concordia’s mission of faithful charity to others.

Nominations for the 2025 “Faith in Caring” Award are now open.

Please submit your nomination(s) with the submission form below by March 5, 2025.

Criteria:
This award recognizes an outstanding volunteer (or group of volunteers) within the Concordia at Cabot campus whose unselfish and dedicated service has made a significant difference in the lives of our patients, residents, families or employees. Eleanor Schwalm spent more than 30 years working within Concordia at Cabot activities department. A committee organized by Concordia selects one winner from annually that has previously not received the same award.

Award:
$2,500 will be granted to the volunteer’s area of involvement.
*Special award available for non-Cabot PA facilities and service lines

Horst & Eleanor Schwalm “Faith in Caring” Volunteer Award