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OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) recently honored a number of individuals who have significantly contributed to the state through their volunteer efforts, including McAlester resident Larry Ivey.
The State Volunteer Awards Ceremony, “Volunteers -- The Keys to Success,” was held at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, with OKDHS Director Howard Hendrick and former Oklahoma First Lady Donna Nigh presenting the awards.
Ivey was recognized for his work with the OKDHS food pantry. Since 2004, Ivey’s donations have kept the pantry stocked with food, blankets, diapers, can openers, personal hygiene items and other household products. At times, the donations have arrived just in time to replenish the nearly-depleted pantry.
In the last six years Ivey has helped more than 2,600 clients in Pittsburg County.
More than 100 people attended the recent ceremony, including volunteers, their family and friends and a number of state legislators.
“Volunteers truly are the lifeblood of this state,” said Karen Jacobs, Coordinator of the OKDHS Office of Volunteerism. “These folks spend countless hours volunteering their time, working to make Oklahoma a better state. They do it not for any glory or recognition, but simply because they have a caring and generous nature. We all owe these volunteers a debt of gratitude.”
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