Wednesday, March 4, 2009

The survey says...

We surveyed our volunteers for their thoughts about the event. Here are some of their responses:

“I was moved by the variety of people that I saw at lunch. I liked talking with the guest, making eye contact, getting smiles back. I was nervous about the event, but am not now and would gladly do it again!”

“Meeting and learning about each individual—the stories were sobering, the people were inspiring.”

“Obtaining a genuine sense of community, of getting together, something I haven’t felt for a long time.”

“What I enjoyed most about the event was getting to meet people. I do not know many people who are homeless and I made connections that I will always remember.”

“Seeing walls come down between the two sides.”

“Community support for an important segment of our population.”

“Personal interactions and friendly community spirit, also, the breaking down of stereotypes!”

“The homeless Vets I was able to give information to about the many benefits they have available to them through the Vet Center.”

“The community demonstration of caring, and the level of appreciation of the people served.”

“I felt that it put a face to homelessness, and erased many stereotypes about who the homeless are and what they look like. I felt like we made a difference in people’s lives, and that we were able to provide them with a sense that there are people who care about them and want the best for them, despite their circumstances.”

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