Each day that passes I get more encouraged by what's happening. Today we were invited to the Miami Rescue Mission's V.I.P. Luncheon where we spent the day with some very spectacular people from places such as the Broward, Pompano, and Hollywood Rescue Missions. Everyone was very receptive, warm, and intrigued with our project. We were received by a room full of applause as we were introduced by Marilyn Brummitt, which to me says a lot because we were in a room full of people who have dedicated years and years of service to helping and solving the homeless epidemic. I can't say I've ever really felt the sense of pride I feel now by helping these people who are struggling so hard to make it.
When you take a step back, it's not so hard to realize there are always problems out there bigger than your own personal ones, but when you take the extra step to help those in troubled times it almost feels as if the reward comes instantly and constantly keeps you going. This reward is not monetary, fame-related, or materialistic...no, this reward is watching a person go from feeling like they are a nobody to feeling like a human being with a purpose. I can't say I've ever been moved so dramatically and I don't want this to stop. What we're doing here is just the first steps of what I want to be involved with until I can no longer breathe. The injustices of this world stand no chance against the helping hand and it's high-time I've finally acted upon that. Thank you to everyone involved with the luncheon and everyone who is helping us with this project, I assure you that together we are already making a difference. -Galen
All of those who have been offering us support are once again being thanked by not only myself but all of the members of "Needed Change". The luncheon today as mentioned above, was a total success, most everyone to this point has been a key factor in helping us meet our goals. On a personal level I feel these few days have changed me for the better. I look forward to finding what the future holds. The next few weeks should be very humbling and we look forward to keeping all of you up to date with our endevors -Drew A. Dayton
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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