I begin my work days as an employee of Samaritan House at 7:30a.m. and am always the first to arrive at our Café 458 location. As I turn the corner off Boulevard into the alley to park, I am always greeted by at least 2 to 5 clients saying "I thought that was your car passing by". Upon asking why they are here so early, the response from those residing at shelters explained that they have to vacate the premises between 6:00am and 6:30am and have no where else to go. Those sleeping on the street say that they have been outside all night and just want to come inside.
I am the Administrative Manager, not part of the agency program staff that directly services our clients; however I understand that they depend upon me just as much as they depend upon their counselors in my being here to give them access to Samaritan House, a place where they know they can come in to get out of the elements, make a cup of coffee and receive assistance in the transformation process of their lives towards stabilization.
Contribution in any form and in any amount is still contribution – of which I am glad to give because I am blessed to be a blessing!
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