Name:
Manny Fernandes
Hometown
:
Hopatcong, NJ
Role with Family Promise:
Volunteer for 13 years and Family Promise coordinator for his church, St. Jude Parish of Hopatcong
What you like most about helping Family Promise:
I get great satisfaction out of helping people in need and hearing follow-up stories about how guests are progressing. I also love the structure of Family Promise and how it involves the community. Family Promise helps to fulfill my belief that we are all on this Earth to help each other.
How would your friends describe you:
Empathetic, witty, honorable, and a child-like appreciation of fun!
Fun fact:
I recently retired! I love the outdoors and love to bike, hike and kayak, but mostly play with my five grandkids.