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Hi there, it’s Janna. Can I just say that even spending just one day here has already been so transformative! Everyone I’ve met has touched my life in some way with their amazing stories. Listening to Cortez give a talk to the guys about attitude, and seeing how they all contributed their thoughts was really inspiring. It’s evident that the people working here really care about the men, and the men really care for each other and us. Many of the people I got to chat with one-on-one talked about the plans they have, and how they are working each and every day to get back to where they want to be in their lives. That to me was moving to hear, since the common conception is that many homeless individuals aren’t doing anything to better their situation. I found this to be completely untrue, as many of the men were students, or had job offers coming in. Overall, each person had a unique story to tell, and they all wanted to give each one of us a piece of their wisdom. I can’t wait to meet more people throughout the week, and to get to know everyone a little more. The Father McKenna Center is far more than just a meeting place, it is a place of hope and a sanctuary.


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