As the Executive Director, I do not normally get a chance to interact with the people we serve. I am usually stuck in my office with stacks of paper all over my desk (and floor), moving from one project to the next or applying for a new grant. Every once in awhile you might see… Continue reading This is what we do
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We gave him a purpose
We met Robert a few months ago at The Family Center. He is my favorite story. Robert took the trolley into town to run his errands and got caught in the rain. He made it to The Family Center to get his monthly food just before the down pour and asked if he could hang out… Continue reading We gave him a purpose
In our parking lot
I first met David and his silver sedan on a warm summer Sunday morning. I forgot my Sunday School curriculum on my desk and had to get it before church started. I was running late (and obviously not prepared) so I couldn’t stop and talk but it was obvious he had been sleeping in his car, he nodded and… Continue reading In our parking lot