While many will celebrate Valentine’s Day as a day of romantic love, our focus this month at The Shalom Project will be on Love for Community. Each week love for community motivates nearly a hundred volunteers and staff to help meet the needs of hundreds of clients and patients in our community. Here's what a some of our folks had to say:
“The thing I love most about our work is getting to know our amazing clients. I feel lucky to be in their orbit.”
—Jeff Foster, Program Director
“One thing I love about The Shalom Project is collaborating with hardworking, kind, and passionate volunteers to serve the members of our community.”
—Sarah Schwartz, Americorps Intern
“I love that The Shalom Project allows me to connect with people from the community and to learn about the diverse backgrounds and cultures that they come from.”
—Luis Dimas, Board Member and Volunteer
“If you love your community, you love yourself.”
—Hannah, Medical Clinic Volunteer
“I love how we not only share resources, but also show care for our clients. When you love your neighbor, you’re loving your entire community.”
—Mercedes Jackson, Flourish Community Coordinator
“I love and appreciate how we’re able to help and provide for so many families and kids that are truly in need.”
—Valentyna Monroy, Office Administrator and Florecer Achiever
“I love how our independence makes the community stronger.”
—Quilla Bryan, Flourish Bridger
“I love to give back to the community that I live in.”
—Dr. Bob Preli, Clinic Provider
“I'm very grateful for all of the donations we get and how they allow us to serve so many people.”
—Christine Hoffman, Food Pantry Volunteer
“I like that we all share our own thoughts and ideas, what we're going through, and we make our own goals that are right for our timeline.”
—Sarai Morales, Flourish Achiever
“I love that Shalom's clinic can offer continuity of care and build trust between patients and providers. The best kind of care is care from people you trust.”
—Andrea Rivis, Medical Clinic Volunteer
“What I love about Flourish is that we build these relationships while sharing meals and learning about all the aspects of a balanced life.”
—Nancy Scoggin, Flourish Companion Volunteer
“I love how many businesses in the community support The Shalom Project with fresh food for our Pantry. Our clients love getting to choose from among all the fresh fruits and vegetables.”
—Lisa Aleman, Food Pantry Volunteer