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Dear CRC,
What can you do with a day?
Monday morning, I stopped in to say hello to volunteers in our Food Pantry. It was the time of day when both the sorting shift and the shopping shift were all there. It was bustling with activity. We had a volunteer group come in the day prior to deep clean the space, so it was sparkling clean. I said "hi" to Lee, who had overseen the group for us, and who also is a Monday volunteer. I checked in with Christine Z., who had been volunteering at the Resale Store on Sunday and is also a volunteer on Mondays at the FNC.
Chris M., who has been frequently jumping in as a substitute this past month, was there along with Kathy, who had also come in as a sub. Chris was wearing orange to support Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Volunteers were preparing for the rest of the day while chatting with one another in what was clearly a valued and fun community for them.
Just one shift at the Food Pantry gave a great picture of the many ways volunteers show up day after day, going above and beyond.
Not only as Food Pantry or Resale Store support, or as committee members or operations help. You represent the heart of CRC, you advocate for healthy relationships and compassion for the community. You give of your time selflessly. It is incredibly encouraging and humbling for me to see. Read on to get a glimpse of the amazing work being done, and new ways you can participate!
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