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You survived yet another Trisha Lee adventure! (Seriously, someday there will be a t-shirt for this achievement.) I hope you laughed a lot. Lord knows, we could all use more to laugh about at this time in history.
As I always do with my Trisha Lee books, I want to just take a moment to highlight one of the local non-profits in my hometown of Wichita, Kansas that’s really making a difference in our city. The Union Rescue Mission (www.urmwichita.org) is such an amazing ministry that is changing the lives of so many people with all their different outreaches. They serve more than 230 hot meals per day, and more than 170 men stay in their shelter and transitional housing every day too. They offer food boxes and social enterprises and programs aimed at self-sufficiency.
The Eagles Wing program mentioned in this book is an amazing transformational ministry for men, helping them on a journey from homelessness to reintegration. Whether it’s transitional programs or rehabilitation, the Union Rescue Mission here in Wichita is truly an agent for change in our local community.
Personally, I’ve been to volunteer for them many times, and I’m looking forward to more opportunities. It’s such an eye-opening experience to serve other people.
If you’re in the Wichita area and you have some time available, I highly recommend it. You can apply to volunteer on their website, or you can look through all the different options for volunteering. Of course, you can always donate to their ministry. I can say from experience that donating to the Union Rescue Mission is an investment you won’t regret.
And if you’re not in the Wichita area, let me encourage you to get involved in your local community. Wherever you are, there are outreaches that are making a difference in people’s lives. You just have to find them. Although, if you can’t find an organization, there’s nothing stopping you from helping someone in need on your own.
Pay attention. Be aware. Open your eyes. We’re all surrounded by hurting people, and while throwing money at a problem can be a solution (because successful non-profits always need support, guys), sometimes the best thing you can do for another person is lend them a listening ear. Or buy them a hot meal. Or demonstrate that you actually care about them in a way that connects with them.
I’ve been given so many second chances in my life. I want to be wise about it, but it’s only right that I extend that second chance to people around me. So I’m going to challenge you to do the same. May we all see the inherent value in people first before we focus on their circumstances.
Thanks for reading! And don’t worry. Trisha’s adventures aren’t done yet.
Amy
