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Through NY Cares, a non-profit group that works to help
disadvantaged New Yorkers, ten accountants from Big Four
firm, Deloitte and Touche, spent the day talking to and
playing games with residents , singing and generally having
a grand time at our facility. The young professionals were
from the Manhattan branch at the World Financial Center
office and were part of their firm’s annual IMPACT
Day 2007—a one-day celebration of Deloitte's year-round
commitment to communities around the country and the world.
31,000 people participate in 600 projects around the nation.
“We chose Cobble Hill Health Center as the place
we wanted to do our volunteer work, because we wanted to
help out with the elderly and make them happy,” said
Jill Pinella. This was the third year that Deloitte accountants
served their day of volunteerism at our facility. “We
find that the staff here makes life much more exciting for
the residents. Everyone is always very upbeat and energetic,”
commented Loma Nanavaty. “That’s why it was
so much fun for us.”
Cobble Hill residents were treated to a morning of music
with volunteers taking an active part by playing musical
instruments and dancing with residents. Deloitte sponsored
an a capella group who entertained as well as an array of
prizes awarded during the Bingo games that followed. Volunteers
called numbers and helped residents find their numbers on
their cards.
“We felt we wanted to make an impact,” said
Loma “and we feel we really did that at Cobble Hill.
We want to come back again!”
We Salute Deloitte and Touche Volunteers!
Michael Salomon
Jill Pinnella
Megan Andre
Karen Law
Barry Halpert
Maria Nikoloudakis
Jonathan Kurtz
Loma Nanavaty
Kinisha Delosrios
Julia Levante
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