All of us need people to walk with us on our journey; we're not meant to travel alone. King Solomon observed that "A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand together and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken."
This is why we are so thankful for our volunteers and mentors who offer support and encouragement, for the businesses, organizations, and churches with whom we partner, for our praying friends and supporters.
And thankful for results like these:
A mother and her children were going to the library and got off the bus at our corner. When she saw people carrying boxes of food she came over and was relieved to learn she could participate in our Food for Families program. She said "My husband is working his way through college, and it's been hard to keep food on the table. Park View is a blessing I was not aware of, and wasn't expecting!"
A homeless man came to see us and we directed him to temporary housing. He also received food, counseling, and is in the process of following up on job openings.
A woman with no food and no job was thrilled to not only receive groceries but also a referral for a job at a local store. She was even more thrilled when she was hired, and came back to hug the people who helped her.
