“She was a friendly face in an unfamiliar place” * As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, and #FlashbackFriday we wanted to spotlight one of our first volunteers: Elizabeth West, the 2020 recipient of the Myrtie Davis Volunteer Servant Leadership Award. Elizabeth was born in Winston Salem on April 13, 1920 and was a founding volunteer at Samaritan and served on the very first Board of Directors. Sonjia Kurosky, former Executive Director of Samaritan Ministries, …says there are many stories about Elizabeth making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches the very first day the soup kitchen served lunch back in 1981. She was also well-known for her mini English muffin pizzas! From day one, she was a light that shone brightly on our guests, and she continued her own special way of ministering at Samaritan for over 20 years. * James S. Project Cornerstone Aftercare Member #WomensHistory #volunteering