Volunteerism
I had the good fortune of dating a man in college who was
totally committed to volunteerism. He encouraged me
to include volunteerism as a part of my life, for the rest
of my life. I took his advice and it made a world
of difference. (Thank you, Tony Neves).
If you are interested in volunteerism but don’t know
where to start, here is a list of some of the places where
I have volunteered and found meaningful experiences.
St. Agnes Home: www.stagneshome.org
The oldest provider of mom/baby residential care in CT. St.
Agnes Family Center offers a supportive setting in which
young mothers are helped to increase their life skills ability
and improve their parenting skills.
House of Bread: www.hobread.org
In 1980 Sisters Maureen Faenza and Theresa Fonti, of the
Sisters of St. Joseph, ventured into the North End of Hartford
on a journey to follow a dream. The dream of feeding
the poor and meeting the basic needs of Hartford’s
poorest people materialized and grew. They offer
a soup kitchen as well as a food pantry.
My Sisters’ Place: www.sistersplacect.org
Since 1982, My Sisters’ Place has been a safe haven
in the North End of Hartford for homeless women and their
children. Through guidance and empowerment, My Sisters’ Place
helps those who slip into homelessness transition to a future
of self-reliance and permanent, safe housing.
Leadership Greater Hartford – Third
Age Initiative: www.leadershipgh.org
The Third Age Initiative engages older adults who want to
become involved in the community in meaningful ways. Participants
attend workshops, go on tours throughout Hartford, and
then form teams to identify the issues they feel the most
passionate about. Teams then meet regularly over
the next ten months to learn more about their chosen issue
and develop and implement a project.
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