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National Coalition for the Homeless

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Today after we finished serving lunch at the Father McKenna Center we headed to the National Coalition for the Homeless. While we were there we met with Shelly and John. Both Shelly and John were previously homeless themselves. First they explained what the National Coalition for the Homeless is, it's purpose, and what they actually do. Then, they told their own stories. Shelly's story was particularly inspiring for me. Although she went through many struggles in her life, you would have never known had you seen her in another setting. She was so positive and happy from the moment she walked in the room. One thing in particular that she talked about was the fact that each person has gifts. Everyone has different gifts but we should all use them for the same purpose. To serve others and spread God's love. Sometimes people may not realize their gifts at first. It may take a life event or relationship to make a person realize their purpose in life. This is so inspiring to me because people can take hope in knowing that  even if they don't know their gifts yet, someday they will know and will hopefully be moved to use these to serve those around them. 

Gretchen Stanley 

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