by Jodi-Ann Potter | Oct 28, 2021 | Generosity, Hope, joy, pay it forward
Written By: Jodi-Ann Potter Follow I was born in the beautiful island of Jamaica, raised by a single mom and had the privilege to move to the United States when I was 7 years old. I was enrolled in after school activities at a nonprofit after school program called...
by Lou Mergler | Jul 1, 2021 | homeless, Hope
Written By Lou Mergler Follow It started with a prayer… Years ago at an arena speaking event, I heard from and connected with City Relief. Their work in and around my hometown resonated with me deeply, as I had just come to experience homelessness in a whole...
by Emily Ekanayake | May 22, 2020 | Generosity, Hope, joy
Written By Emily Ekanayake Follow “Without love, we are birds with broken wings.” ~Mitch Album I read this line when I was 17, in my high school English class, and it has guided my life. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom tells the story of Morrie Schwartz, an...
by Danielle Napear | May 13, 2020 | Generosity, homeless, Hope
Written By Danielle Napear Follow It was Easter weekend, and I was in Manhattan on that Saturday for business meetings. I had gotten into the city about an hour earlier than my meeting, so I had some time to stroll. As I was heading to my location, I notice a man out...
by Katerina Papadakis | May 13, 2020 | Generosity, Hope
Written By Katerina Papadakis Follow Today I had the honor of serving on the New York City Relief Bus (www. Newyorkcityrelief.org) I urge you to check out this incredible organization who feed the hungry and clothe the poor. This bus not only provides soup and hot...
