Delaware FHR Associate Clinician Receives the Jefferson Award for Public Service

Fellowship Health Resources congratulates Jim Martin, Associate Clinician at the new Millsboro Supervised Apartments in Millsboro, Delaware, in his recent recognition as a recipient of the 2011 Jefferson Award for Public Service. Jim, who also provides relief work at FHR’s Taton House in Delaware, has spent many volunteer hours establishing affordable group homes for disabled and disadvantaged Delaware residents. In the last two years, Jim has set up 21 new group homes. “I have a lot of passion for helping the homeless find affordable, safe, and sober housing,” says Jim.

The Jefferson Awards for Public Service are a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public service in America. Presented at both a national and local level, the mission of the Jefferson Awards is to encourage and honor individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. Presented annually, the award strives to honor unrecognized citizens who provide extraordinary public service.