“Volunteers are integral to our efforts to meet the needs across our Aging Network, and Ms. Lamparter is truly an asset to our team.” District Ombudsman Manager Charles Bellows describes Ms. Lamparter and Everett as a “dynamic duo” always ready to tackle any challenge, large or small.
Ms. Lamparter and Everett have made a tremendous difference in the lives of the residents they serve.
The Department of Elder Affairs fully supports the independent authority of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to advocate for the health, safety, welfare, and rights of long-term care residents.
In 2008, Ken LaRoe started First Green Bank — a community bank in Orlando known for its solar-powered branches and residential solar loan programs. Now, LaRoe is embarking on a new eco-focused bank, Climate First Bank, which opens this month in St.