Jim Zulawski has earned the prestigious Viola Blythe Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by the City of Newark at a recent Volunteer Recognition Dinner in early March.
Zulawski provided over 1,000 hours of service to the Viola Blythe Center during 2024. His work included picking up food from the Grocery Rescue Program, distributing barrels for food and toy collection over the holidays and delivering food to the homebound.
When a car overturned on Mowry Avenue last year, Zulawski was one of the first responders and helped the driver by cutting the seat belt enabling her to exit the car. He then rescued the driver’s dog.
Zulawski received additional commendations from State Senator Aisha Wahab and Assembly Member Alex Lee.
Zulawski epitomizes what the spirit of volunteering is all about.
