Photo: Cheers to Harvest House Founder!

Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, O.P., CSW is "cheered" by residents of .

 Sister Jeanne will be inducted into the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame for founding Harvest Houses family style home for elders located in Syosset, Floral Park and Lake Grove.

Founded in 1985, Harvest House was begun after Sister Jeanne witnessed the death of an elderly neighbor. Believing his death was caused by loneliness, she dedicated her life to creating a residence for the elderly to live as a secure and tightly knit family.

Almost 30 years later, Harvest House is a successful multi-facility organization and has been recognized by the 2011 Hall of Fame judges.

The ceremony will take place Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park. For more information or tickets to the award ceremony/luncheon ($55.00 per person), please call Sister Mary Butle at (516) 496-9796.

Congratulations, Sister Jeanne!