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“Please come with us, Libby!” The children staying at St. Anne’s Place plead as they insist she attend field trips with them. Moms also frequently praise her. As one mom said, “We LOVE Libby! Seriously, I love her; my baby loves her; she just got praise from three housemates. She’s dope.”
With compliments like that, it’s no wonder volunteering reduces stress and increases positive feelings. Libby joined the St. Anne’s Place volunteer team in June and quickly became beloved by the kiddos, moms, and staff. She helps with children’s activities, projects, and field trips in addition to covering the office during staff meetings. What is her favorite shelter activity? Field trips! She enjoys connecting with the kids and seeing their energy. She sums it up, “We always have a good time.”
We are fortunate that Libby finds the time in her schedule to volunteer at St. Anne’s Place. In addition to working, Libby is a biochemistry major at the University of Minnesota. Last spring, she wanted to give back to her community by volunteering and learned about Haven Housing through our partnership with the University of Minnesota's Center for Community-Engaged Learning. Libby’s spirit and willingness to help is a wonderful asset to Haven Housing. We are grateful to have her on our team.
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