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Ruth Ause - 5/7/2006
Food on Foot has given me an opportunity to feel that I can help others out. It is structured in a way that makes it so easy to be a volunteer. The structure of the feeding allows a closer contact with the people, too. The chance to share a smile and a few words helps to connect with them as individuals. Every time I have volunteered, my day is brightened and I am reminded how much I do have and how blessed I am. I am thankful to have found out about the organization and to have the chance to support it. I will encourage others to help out, too.
I like that the program offers more than just food for the people on the streets. With the other parts of the program, the people are being built up and empowered. They are learning responsibility that allows them to eventually get off the streets and get an apartment and a job. To hear the stories of these successes is wonderful. It shows what can be done by helping one person at a time.
My most memorable experience was from Christmas 2004. I encouraged my brother's family to join me for the feeding that day. I brought some Christmas candy donated by Nestle to share. My two nephews (Adam 12 and Kyle 9) helped me to distribute it. It was great to see them interacting with the individuals coming through the line. The special attention that they paid to the families warmed my heart even more. The experience helped them realize how blessed they are and how wonderful it feels to help others. It made our family Christmas the best one yet! What has made it even better is that my nephews have continued to help out with the feedings to this day.
-Ruth
I like that the program offers more than just food for the people on the streets. With the other parts of the program, the people are being built up and empowered. They are learning responsibility that allows them to eventually get off the streets and get an apartment and a job. To hear the stories of these successes is wonderful. It shows what can be done by helping one person at a time.
My most memorable experience was from Christmas 2004. I encouraged my brother's family to join me for the feeding that day. I brought some Christmas candy donated by Nestle to share. My two nephews (Adam 12 and Kyle 9) helped me to distribute it. It was great to see them interacting with the individuals coming through the line. The special attention that they paid to the families warmed my heart even more. The experience helped them realize how blessed they are and how wonderful it feels to help others. It made our family Christmas the best one yet! What has made it even better is that my nephews have continued to help out with the feedings to this day.
-Ruth