Jun 24, 2020 | United We Win
“I love the work that we do at Renewal House. There are days when I don’t really feel like I’m working. I’m giving back to my community and the people who need services. That’s why I do what I do.” Pamela found her purpose as a college intern at a children’s emergency...
Jun 24, 2020 | Poverty, United We Win
“I want my kids to know that it starts with them. I want them to remain consistent and let them know that when they set a goal, the baby steps that they’re taking will eventually help them accomplish their goal. Everything that they’re doing now affects their future.”...
Jun 24, 2020 | United We Win
“I think if we just put all of our ideas, our preconceived notions, whatever it may be—whether it’s being homeless or being HIV positive or being hungry—I think if we put all those aside and simply help people, I think it just cuts through everything. That changes...
Jun 24, 2020 | Kids, United We Win
“I can go back in my life and name the mentors … the home economics teacher, the shop teacher. They planted the seed that education is important. They planted seeds along the way and those seeds replaced all the things in my head that I was told … that I was dumb,...
Jun 24, 2020 | United We Win
“By working together through United Way, we can take a lot of dollars and combine them to make a major impact on the community.” LaNessa became a top supporter of United Way when she led a workplace campaign a few years ago. She’s worked in information technology at...
