When I saw this year’s theme for International Women’s Day (March 8th) is “Give to Gain”, my initial reaction was, “you want women to give more?” The women I’ve had the privilege of knowing over the years already give so much of themselves and often can feel less valuable when they are not giving in some capacity. Women are […]
When staff share what draws them to this work and to our mission, it’s often a desire to offer support and share hope. As we work together to fulfill our mission to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world, welcoming everyone who comes through our doors is our starting point. We walk alongside people experiencing homelessness with dignity, respect, and care
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Before Easter joy and Good Friday grief, there was Thursday — a night gathered around the table with love and the kind of humility that is revolutionary. We often see Thursday through the lens of Friday’s sorrow. But the disciples didn’t; they saw Friday through Thursday’s gathering. The night of foot washing and friendship, of a shared feast,
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When you look into what people need in life or work to cultivate joy, there is a common theme of the need to belong. In life, belonging brings one a sense of aliveness, connection, comradery and ultimately joy. At work, studies suggest that feeling part of a team or having a close work friend can
