Holly Pudwill
Hart Felt Ministries: Client advocate
When Holly Pudwill moved to Jacksonville from Orlando several years ago, it was hard for her to leave family behind. However, when Pudwill began volunteering at Hart Felt Ministries, she soon realized that Miss Inelle, the 91-year-old Hart Felt Ministries client with whom Pudwill was matched, would become just like family.
“It’s the same relationship that I have with my grandmother back home,” Pudwill said of her friendship with Miss Inelle. “We just talk, and she tells me stories about her life, and I tell her stories about my family. It makes it feel more like home here.”
Pudwill said she joined Hart Felt two years ago because of a powerful desire to help someone who may have no one else. Pudwill has not only been able to fulfill that wish by helping Miss Inelle with things like preparing meals, but also by serving on Hart Felt Ministries’ Board, as well as its fundraising committee.
“Knowing that I am making a difference with my time and that my donation is used to improve someone’s life is a great feeling,” said Pudwill. “It really does enrich your life.”
“Holly has amazing energy and is such a blessing to Hart Felt,” said Kelly Moorman Coggins, Hart Felt Ministries’ executive director. “She is not only an advocate for her client, Miss Inelle, but also sings the praises of Hart Felt to anyone who will listen, resulting in new volunteers to serve the ministry.”
