This month we asked Bella readers to share their plans and expectations for the new year.

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This month we asked Bella readers to share their plans and expectations for the new year. Read their responses here and join the conversation on our social media platforms. Tell us about your goals, resolutions or hopes for 2025 at facebook.com/pensacolabella or instagram.com/pensacolabella.

I am looking forward most to growing in my career, both in knowledge and area-wide connections, as it’s been the best decision I’ve made to date to step into the non-profit sector full-time!”

— Kathy Andrade, center operations specialist, Programs for USO Florida NW

I have always been passionate about helping women, so in 2025 I am most looking forward to using my gifts and talents to help even more women find and pursue their purpose. Right now, I do that through hosting the Women’s Empowerment Brunch, coaching and mentoring, but next year, I plan to expand with more services and programs in an effort to help even more women. Coming together to heal, grow and make our community a better place is what it’s all about.

— Kay Mitchell, Medicare advisor, WellCare

I am looking forward to clarity of purpose by being more useful in my community. Volunteering for nonprofits close to my heart will help fulfill me in 2025!

— Lizz Acosta-Pearson, Coastal Pix Photo Booth

I am looking forward to helping the homeless and the poor in our community through the outreach ministries at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We are a society of listening to people’s struggles and hardships and trying to help them the best way we can. We hope to be a light at the end of the tunnel for them.

— Danette Krumel, president/interim executive director, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Tallahassee/Pensacola District