Hey guys! I volunteer weekly at the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County, an outreach center for those who are homeless in the area. I along with 5 other SJU students go on Tuesdays at 6 and help to serve dinner. As a non-profit organization, the Life Center relies on local volunteer groups to provide their meals. The meals vary with the different groups that come. A few weeks ago, a man who owns his own Indian restaurant brought homemadecurrie and chickpeas for everyone!
Lately, it has been really busy. Last week the line of people went out the door and around the block! Since the weather has been nice, tables have been set up outside, and the center was able tp serve more people than usual. I have noticed a pattern of the same people coming each week and it is nice to see that they are beginning to recognize us. In addition to forming relationships with the people at the site, my group of volunteers have also been bonding as we reflect on our unique experiences during service.
I felt our growing relationships with the people of our site especially this past week. Before we left, Ms. Tamika, who manages the meals on Tuesdays, gave each of us a flyer, inviting us to celebrate their annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Center. This truly made me feel as if we were welcomed and accepted as part of the community that they have here
-Rachel
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