“I am the one”, it reminds me of a phrase that we often hear from those we serve at House of Friendship – “I never thought I would be the one!” I never thought I, or my loved one, would be the one needing food, shelter or help with other basic needs.
I’ve seen the work of St. Mary’s House with regards to helping teens who are pregnant find a safe place to stay while adapting to this new stage in their lives.
People of United Way WRC AMANDA MELNICK (Senior Director of Philanthropy, United Way Waterloo Region Communities) It’s really easy to think that one small action of an individual, whether that be a donation, or an hour of volunteer time, doesn’t really matter. It’s a barrier for people to get involved. My personal values have been …
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In United Way’s world, a little bit from a lot of people is where we get that impact.
